Staff reported the county and many local agencies did not receive state procurement bids for road salt; citing a shortage and rising prices, the committee approved a resolution declaring an emergency procurement to secure supplies for winter operations.

Ryan Smith fixes critical snow plow components to support safe transportation in Colorado winters

Councilors discuss potential budget cuts for snow removal and overall financial management strategies.

Commissioners thanked community volunteers and city staff involved in the search for a missing Northern Michigan University student and discussed heavy-snow operations; the city manager described extended crew hours and prioritized school routes while asking residents for patience.

Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - April 22, 2026) - Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is advancing its leadership in clean energy innovation with a hydrogen/diesel dual-fuel pilot project for runway snow sweepers. Officials from YEG provided an update on the airport's hydrogen initiatives today at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention in Edmonton.In partnership with Diesel Tech Industries and Alberta Innovates as technology and industry collaborators, YEG is testing the use of hydrogen...

Harbor monitors winter stallholder schedules as the tour ship season concludes.

Highway Superintendent Randall told the Select Board that winter operations have already produced heavy overtime and a projected near-$100,000 seasonal deficit; he also outlined multi-year capital projects (Safe Routes to School, East Street reconstruction, Greenway) and the trade-offs for Chapter 90 funds and right-of-way acquisition costs.

Public Works and Big Bear Mountain Resorts presented the 2023–24 winter traffic-management plan and reviewed snow-plowing and berm-reduction operations. The plan relies on staged off‑site parking (Sandalwood/Fox Farm first), expanded shuttle service, coordination with Caltrans, and pre-positioned contractor resources for heavy snow events.

Public Works and Council committees approved a series of procurement and contract items Oct. 20, including water‑main replacements, sludge dewatering, emergency repair ratification, winter road treatment purchases, and change orders on ongoing water‑plant projects.

City officials propose purchasing four used dump trucks for $173,000 to enhance fleet.

Aviation News – A Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine amid severe winter weather, underscoring ongoing aviation safety risks during adverse conditions. The aircraft, carrying eight occupants, was destroyed by fire after the accident, which occurred during a snowstorm on the evening of January 25, raising renewed attention on operational challenges in extreme weather.

Aviation News – KLM confirmed that the first trucks carrying de-icing fluid are en route to Schiphol, easing concerns over aircraft winter operations after supplies ran critically low. The delivery is crucial to maintaining safe departures during freezing conditions at the Netherlands’ main airport. The trucks departed from Germany and are expected to arrive at Schiphol by tomorrow evening, following earlier warnings from KLM that existing stocks were close to running out.

UDOT officials actively manage canyon closures to ensure driver safety during snowstorms.

UDOT personnel ensure safety by clearing traffic during severe winter conditions in Utah canyons