Lansing prepares for major winter storm
LANSING, Mich.(WLNS) – As the first major snow event of 2025 moves into Mid-Michigan, city officials and community members are making final preparations to stay safe.
Mayor Andy Schor and Public Service Director Andy Kilpatrick outlined Lansing's snow response plan Wednesday morning, emphasizing that while the city is prepared, drivers should expect hazardous conditions.
Crews have already pre-treated roads with salt and at least 16 plow trucks are expected to be deployed throughout Lansing on Thursday. Officials say plowing efforts will begin with main roads before moving into residential areas. With 440 miles of road to cover in Lansing, the plows will follow trash routes, starting on the south side, and working their way north. The city expects to complete plowing operations by Saturday, before the next snow event.
Plow drivers will be working long shifts to clear roads as quickly as possible so Mayor Schor is asking the community to give them grace.
'We put folks on 18 hours at a time—imagine one person driving 18 hours in a truck, clearing streets and focusing, going home to sleep for six hours and then coming back to do it again so we can get everything cleared as fast as possible,' Schor said.
People are urged to stay off the roads if they don't have to travel and to give plows at least 200 feet of space. Officials are also asking people to avoid street parking if possible. They also said they may declare a Snow Emergency late Wednesday or early Thursday, which would place restrictions on-street parking to allow plows to operate more efficiently.
As the snow started coming down, many residents rushed to fill up their gas tanks and complete last-minute errands before conditions worsened. One woman said, 'The last place I want to get stuck is in a snowstorm.'
Local businesses were also bracing for the storm. A Burger King manager in Lansing was out salting the sidewalk early, saying it was already becoming too slippery.
'I feel bad for the homeless people because it's cold,' she said. 'They don't have anywhere to go, and there's not always room in the shelters for them, so they've gotta figure it out on their own.'
City officials are asking the community to do their part by clearing sidewalks within 24 hours of the snow stopping, as required by city ordinance. They also encourage reporting unplowed streets through Lansing Connect or by calling 311.
For live updates on plowing progress, residents can check the city's online plow map.
As conditions continue to worsen, officials urge everyone to take it slow, stay alert, and prioritize safety.
Stay with 6 News for the latest updates on road conditions and weather alerts.
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