MOSCOW — December is the time for city snowplows to hit the road to keep the arterials clear of snow and ice, often in the odd hours of the night and morning.
The city of Pullman announced it is extending its snowplow services this week in anticipation of the snowy weather. A team of 12 drivers are regularly scheduled to work, with three others ready to help if needed, Pullman Maintenance Supervisor Brian Druffel said.
Moscow and its 20 regular drivers will work 24 hours during heavy snowfall if needed, said Tyler Palmer, deputy director for the Moscow Streets Division. Palmer said it is not just Moscow street workers behind the wheel, but public works employees from the water and fleet division, as well as seasonal drivers the city hires each year.