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Clark County awoke to snow

road crews prepare for more snow and ice

January 26, 2009|Fred Petke and Mike Wynn

An early morning snow dusted Clark County, but much more may be on the way tonight, leaving municipalities to stretch their salt supplies.

Clark County Road Supervisor Kevin Wilson said he had about 500 tons of road salt and 1,000 tons of a sand and salt mix on hand for the network of roads for subdivisions and county roads, respectively.

"We're trying to stretch it as much as we can," Wilson said.

The snow arrived today shortly before 5 a.m., he said, and crews have been out working to coat the roads and prepare them for additional snow and possibly ice. An hour earlier, there was nothing on the ground, he said.

According to the National Weather Service, Clark County is facing even more severe conditions over the next few days.

Weather experts are predicting a low of 25 degrees tonight and around 3 inches of new snow accumulation, mostly after 1 a.m. tomorrow. The National Weather Service also expects periods of freezing rain and sleet to cover the area all day Tuesday with up to a half inch of ice accumulation possible.

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Wednesday's outlook includes about an inch of new snow accumulation and a high of only 28 degrees. Clark Countians can expect similar temperatures and some additional snowfall throughout the end of the week and in to Sunday.

"Hopefully, we'll be ready for whatever comes," Wilson said. "That's all we can do. We're putting a good coat down this first time."

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