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Bowie council orders after‑action review after unusually severe January snowstorm
Summary
Council heard a detailed briefing on the January snow event — officials said 11 inches of snow plus freezing rain compacted into an icy crust, hampering plows. Staff will deliver an after‑action report and improvement plan by mid‑March to address equipment, contractor availability, intergovernmental coordination and communications.
Acting Mayor Wolfley opened a lengthy council discussion on the city’s response to the January 2026 snow and ice event, asking staff to prepare a formal after‑action report and an improvement plan for council review.
Emergency Management Director Lee Cornwell told the council the National Weather Service recorded about 11 inches of snow for Bowie with roughly 2 inches of freezing rain; the mixing created a compacted ice layer that reduced salt effectiveness, caused trucks to slide and slowed plowing. Cornwell said the city activated its Emergency Operations Center and held a “hot wash” on Feb. 4; staff are vetting witness…
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