City crews braced for snow

Photo: Colin Dacre

Snow in downtown Penticton on Jan. 3, 2018.

In anticipation of snowfall predicted to hit the Okanagan this weekend, city staff in Penticton are advising residents they are prepared for potential issues on its roadways.

In a news release, parks supervisor Todd Whyte reminded that snow removal services are based on priority routes.

First and second priority routes include main roads, steep hills, routes for emergency vehicles and busses, school zones and industrial and collector roads. Third priority roads are residential streets, laneways and industrial side-streets.

The city also reminded residents that moving parked cars off of streets can help plows work more efficiently. Property owners or occupants are also required to remove snow from sidewalks in front of their property by 11 a.m.

"We would like to thank residents in advance for their patience as road crews begin the process of clearing our streets and sidewalks of snow and ice," public works manager Len Robson said.

According to Environment Canada, up to eight inches of snow could fall in Penticton by Sunday.

More information on the city's snow and ice clearing program can be found here.