Runoff preparations made

Culverts and storm drains are the subject of attention for county and city crews around Whitman County this week as thoughts of melting snow approach.

Depending on if and when warmer temperatures arrive – and hold – a vast melt-off may occur.

“It’s gonna cause a lot of little problems around the county,” said Bill Tensfeld, director of emergency management. “It should be mainly small stream and lowland flooding.”

Tensfeld is in contact with the National Weather Service on the latest forecasts.

At the same time, varying city crews are clearing culverts and storm drains.

“You’re gonna have a lot...