City Prepares For Severe Winter Weather

Press release from the City of Peoria:

A new series of weather systems will result in periods of snow this evening, Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14 and continue at times into tonight and tomorrow, Monday, February 15.

Bitterly cold temperatures will also persist with gusty north winds resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Snow accumulation through this evening will be under one quarter of an inch (.25”) with another one to two inches (1-2”) overnight tonight. Plus, another one inch (1”) is expected to fall throughout the day Monday and into Monday evening.

Drivers should anticipate a snow accumulation anywhere from two to four (2-4”) through Monday night with the potential for some local areas to see as much as five inches (5”).

Remember to bundle up and wear multiple layers as this is extremely dangerous cold weather. For those with questions about the Peoria Public Works Department’s approach to snow and ice control, visit our newly revised Winter Weather Planning page here: http://www.peoriagov.org/public-works/winter/.

This press release was produced by the City of Peoria. The views expressed here are the author’s own.