January 5, 2023 |
Life is getting back to normal in Rawlins after several days. Two-feet of wet, heavy snow on top of already icy streets brought the city to a near standstill. City offices and facilities were closed on Monday and Tuesday. County offices also closed after city officials put a “no unnecessary travel advisory” into effect.
The city engineer said crews and machines have been on the job almost continuously to clean up during and after the prolonged weather event.
Pictured above: File photo of snow management in Rawlins. Photo by Cali O’Hare/Bigfoot 99.
Neighbors have been helping neighbors dig out cars, driveways and sidewalks. Interim City Manager Tom Sarvey described the goodwill on display around the city this week as nothing short of amazing.
Public Information Officer Mira Miller said this week’s storm was one of the most impactful in recent memory. Miller said residents can help with the clean up by advising city hall of problem by calling public works at (307) 328-4599 during business hours or dispatch at night and on weekends. The dispatch number is (307) 328-4530.
The snow is not all bad news. After a dry summer and water restrictions in the city for most of the year, the snow is a welcome sight. The city engineer told council this week that the snow measuring site outside Rawlins is a good indicator of a better water year.
The forecast calls for a 48 percent chance of snow on Friday.
