Preparing for winter storms has been in the works for a while. Just last month, SDOT snowplow drivers took to the streets conducting dry runs testing out their equipment and making sure they know their routes in preparation of snowstorms. SDOT plows more than 1,200 miles of roads connecting to critical transit routes. It does not plow every road, but it will work to keep major ones clear. Officials with SDOT suggest staying off the roads if possible. "Use transit whenever possible, avoid driving as much as possible and also talk to your neighbors and be prepared to clear the sidewalks and curb ramps around your neighborhood," said Morgan. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/weather/pierce-king-counties-prepare-snow-low-temperatures/281-83044015-5821-4a20-8cd4-b55a788358a0