The Lake County Division of Transportation is responsible for plowing Washington Street, Lake Street from Route 83 to Washington Street, and Center Street from Route 83 to Route 45. Throughout the years, snow and ice removal has proven to be an inexact science. Different storms bring different problems which require different levels of response. Several factors directly contribute to the level of severity of the storm and the subsequent effect on traffic and public safety. The Composition of the Snow - Snow moisture levels vary based on temperature.
Heavy snow makes snow and ice removal much more difficult.
The process is more efficient and effective when snow is dry and fluffy. The Length of the Storm - Extended snow storms make snow and ice removal more difficult and less effective. The best advice is to use extreme caution when driving on Village streets. The Village will concentrate on clearing the main arterial streets during an extended storm. It is much easier to clear eight inches of snow that falls over a six hour period in comparison to a four inch snow that falls over a twenty-four hour period.