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By Cam Lee

Prepping for snow

City of Humboldt crews prepare for Alberta Clipper, aftermath

Mar 26, 2025 | 4:00 PM

The City of Humboldt is preparing for the snow and wind as winter refuses to go away quietly.

An Alberta Clipper is expected to bring 10 cm of snow or more to the Humboldt area, along with wind gusts up to 70 km/h.

That combination is expected to make life miserable for motorists across the province.

Director of Public Works and Utilities Peter Bergquist told northeastNOW that the wind can play a larger role in a storm system than one thinks.

“When the snow falls, depending on how much falls, the snow blows around and creates some interesting drifts,” Bergquist said.

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City and contract equipment is available should the snow accumulate, and drifts occur. Bergquist said they will wait to see how much snow they get, and the city’s snow and ice control plan will proceed as it should.

Bergquist said they have been busy over the last few days thawing catch basins to ensure any water drains properly. March snowstorms are common, and he said they will be prepared for all scenarios.

The city was busy with hauling snow away this winter, and Bergquist believes they had a bit more of the white stuff this year than the past few winters.

“I think we kept up and hauled away a lot of snow this year, so we’re at the tail end and hopefully we can wrap it up and see a lot more melting soon.”

Bergquist said the biggest challenge this time of year will be to ensure the catch basins are clear to deal with the water from any snow once it begins to melt. He said this time of year means warmer weather, and keeping the catch basins clear is crucial to help that water drain properly.

While the city is doing their best to clear the catch basins, they can’t be everywhere at once. Bergquist said residents can help by ensuring they are clear so the water can drain properly.

“We’re going to have limited staff available to clear or thaw catch basins when the water does start running,” Bergquist said.

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Cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com