With cooler temperatures signaling the approach of winter, the City of North Bend’s Public Works Department is fully prepared to keep roads safe and accessible during the snowy months ahead.
From clearing snow to ensuring essential services remain operational, the team has fine-tuned its winter operations plan to meet community needs.
What’s New and Ready for Winter:
- Enhanced Preparations: Each fall, the City reviews its winter operations strategy, ensuring all equipment is maintained and essential supplies, such as sand and ice slicers, are stocked.
- Snowplow Readiness: North Bend’s four snowplows and other city vehicles are equipped and ready to tackle winter weather.
- Advanced Tools: New ceramic snowplow blades and improved deicer mixtures are part of this year’s efforts to enhance safety and efficiency, especially at key intersections like roundabouts.
Familiarize Yourself with the 2024/2025 Snowplow Routes
Review the 2024/2025 North Bend Snowplow Route Map to stay ahead of the snow. It outlines Priority 1, 2, and 3 routes, showing which streets and access points will be plowed first during winter storms.
Environmental Considerations
To protect public health and preserve drinking water quality—one of North Bend’s primary water sources lies directly beneath the city—there is no chemical anti-icer program. Instead, the City applies environmentally conscious sand and salt mixtures at critical locations to improve road safety.
Learn More
For additional details about emergency preparedness, visit the City’s Emergency Management webpage or contact the team at EM@northbendwa.gov.
Prepare now to navigate winter with confidence!
