Public works issues snow plowing policy

Whitman County Public Works Monday issued a list of snow and ice removal priorities for the upcoming winter. The letter cautioned cost-conscious road superintendents will be more hesitant this year to dispatch crews on weekends so Monday plowing could require extra time.

Public Works Director Mark Storey said the prioritization list is the county’s attempt to avoid excessive costs for diesel and overtime labor.

Atop the priority list are paved arterials, while gravel school bus and mail routes will receive second consideration.

Roads not on school or mail routes will be plowed in extreme weath...