A fully loaded snowplow truck with sand and deicer weighs between 30,000 and 56,000 pounds. Approximately 1144 tons of solid deicer and 59,620 cubic yards of sand were used on highways in North Central Region during the 1997-1998 winter season. Approximately 522 tons of liquid deicer was used on highways in North Central Region during the 1997-1998 winter season.
Snowplow trucks are generally slow moving.
Speeds can range from 5 to 35 miles per hour. Snow Fence is placed in strategic locations to prevent snow drift formation on the roadway and to improve visibility problems caused from blowing snow. Anti-icing A deicing solution is sprayed on the road before the snow and ice arrive and coats the road with a layer of chemical. This works to prevent ice from forming on the road surface. More information on Liquid deicers.