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Edgerton reports intensive snow response after roughly 11-inch storm
Summary
Public Works Director Dan Merkh said crews worked around the clock after about 11 inches of snow, running two crews of four on 12-hour shifts to keep major roadways passable; staff credited better forecasting and pre-treatment ahead of additional expected accumulation.
Public Works Director Dan Merkh told the Edgerton City Council on Jan. 9 that crews worked continuously to respond to a winter storm that dropped about 11 inches of snow in the area.
Merkh said operations began before the storm and crews worked "24/7 beginning Saturday, until close of business on Tuesday," deploying two crews of four people on 12-hour shifts. He said pre-mounting a road grader and prioritizing major roadways helped manage drifting and maintain access. Staff anticipated another 1–3 inches overnight and pre-treated roadways in advance.
City Administrator Beth Linn praised the forecasting tool Weather or Not and said it provided accurate timing and accumulation estimates that helped call crews and plan response. Councilmember Clay Longanecker and others commended operations while acknowledging complaints typical after storms.
Merkh characterized the effort as successful overall while noting there are always opportunities to improve operations and response times.
