Department of Public Services (DPS) crews are preparing to respond to the snowfall forecasted for the Cincinnati area Thursday evening through Friday. Per the National Weather Service, snow will develop across the region later today and become more widespread tonight into Friday morning. 1-3 inches is possible, potentially impacting the Friday morning commute.

DPS crews will go into 12-hour shifts beginning Thursday evening to pretreat local roadways ahead of any possible snow accumulation. DPS crews will work around the clock to ensure local roadways remain safe and passable throughout the winter weather event.

Motorists are reminded to exercise caution while on the road during winter weather events. With low temperatures, slick spots are possible in areas prone to black ice – including bridges, tunnels, hills and underpasses. Residents are also encouraged to utilize off street parking when available.

We will post regular social media updates related to winter operations throughout the duration of the winter weather event. Residents are able to track real-time winter operations data via the City of Cincinnati’s CincyInsights Snow Plow Tracker. The interactive website shows where snow vehicles have already been, when a vehicle was on a particular street, and the distance covered by snow vehicles since the start of the winter weather event.

Residents may report urgent matters and customer service requests to the City by visiting www.311Cincy.com or by utilizing the 311Cincy mobile app. For more information on Cincinnati’s winter operations program, please visit www.cincinnati-oh.gov/winter and follow DPS on Twitter and Facebook.

Helpful Reminders to Drivers

• Give Crews Space to Work. Please provide ample space between vehicles and crews, allowing them to do its job.
• Utilize Off-Street Parking. Parked vehicles along roadways are a major deterrent for crews when clearing snow and ice.
• Keep an Emergency Kit Ready. Pack an emergency vehicle kit, including a blanket, socks, cell phone, batteries, flashlights, and snacks while driving in winter conditions. It’s always better to be overly prepared while traveling in uncertain weather.
• Extend Caution While Traveling. Even at temperatures above freezing, if weather conditions are wet, you might encounter ice on exposed roadways like bridges, underpasses or hills. Allow more room to brake, when traveling during the winter season.
• Slow Down!