Pittsburgh has enough snowplows and drivers ready to clear the city’s streets as the area braces for up to 4 inches of snow this weekend, Public Works Director Chris Hornstein said Friday.
The city had about 20 vehicles in its snow-clearing fleet of 75 out of commission during the last snowfall the city experienced in January.
This time, Hornstein said, the city has enough trucks and drivers to send out its usual contingent of 60 trucks on the overnight shift and “slightly more” during the day. He said the city also has enough drivers and salt.
Hornstein acknowledged maintenance is always a concern for the city’s aging fleet, but said they’re in “reasonably good shape” for this weekend’s snow.
Pittsburgh is expected to see between 1 and 3 inches of snow Friday and Saturday, with some other areas nearby expected to see up to 4 inches. The National Weather Service warned of potentially hazardous driving conditions Friday evening.
Source: Pittsburgh braces for snow with aging but ample fleet of plows
