Temps Dropping

Friday, Jan 17th, 8:00pm:

Hey @everyone - The Road Crew sanded this morning and more extensively this evening (once our supply was replenished) in prep for the super cold weather we’ll be experiencing from tonight through next week.

Our Lead Operator, Joe, said we’ve never sanded more over the last few years than we are this season from excessive rain and lack of snow. He also said that he could not believe how fast people are going on frozen icy roads.

Speeding will always be a problem here. But it should be less of a problem in winter especially with the temp drop. Folks are flying in here and leaving zero room for sliding or error (or both).

PLEASE SLOW DOWN.

Also, reminder, we cannot grade or bring in more rock right now, the season is closed out for this, at least until it warms up considerably, and for a sustained period of time. What we need is snow to plow and fill potholes. So, until then, drive slowly, and carefully navigate them as well as you can with consideration to oncoming traffic.

I know this is not optimal and appreciate your patience and understanding. We have big plans for spring but we’re not there yet.

Also, for new residents preparing for low temps, check your vehicle, always keep your fuel tank full, fill your windshield wiper reservoirs with de-icer fluid, and have an emergency bag in the car including blankets and warm weather clothes as well as non perishable food and water (in an ice chest so it cannot freeze).

Even if you plan to just go to the grocery store be ready for an emergency. You do not ever want to end up having to exit your vehicle for any reason—flat tire, towing, fender bender, breaking down or running out of fuel—and find yourself unprepared.

Also for cold temps, do not assume “going the speed limit” is safe. Always drive the speed that is safe for conditions in and out of SLE.

If we missed any spots while sanding or you have questions, email me at roads@spiritlakeeast.org.

Stay warm and safe, and enjoy your weekend, SLE. Jon