Mount Adams residents frustrated by unplowed streets, but city says there's no place for plowed snow

❄️ Important Winter Service Reality Check ❄️ We’re still getting a lot of calls asking for snow removal, but at this point it’s no longer snow — it’s solid ice. What you’re seeing out there is 3–4 inches of bonded ice, created by thawing, refreezing, and compaction. Once conditions reach this stage, standard snow removal tools no longer work. Here’s why things change ⬇️ • ❌ Snow blowers and plows are ineffective — they’re designed for snow, not solid ice • ❌ Driveways cannot be plowed without ca