Winter Storm Update

By troytrot | November 26, 2014

Thursday, Nov 27 – Race Day – We are on for the event.

Wednesday, Nov 26
Here’s a quick update from the Troy, NY – City Hall on where we stand in terms of the snow that’s headed this way and its impact on the event:

The City’s DPW will be plowing as necessary during the day and evening. The forecast is calling for 1-2 inches an hour, which is significant but not too much to handle.
The ground temperature is still pretty warm, especially paved areas, so we anticipate that accumulation may be relatively light.
The City Department of Public Works has the ability to put out 20-25 plows on City roads. In addition, if needed the City’s Department of Public Utilities could put out another 15 plows of their own.
If needed, the City has two salt trucks ready to go for race morning as well to make sure the course is clear of ice and snow.
The City is confident that it is well-covered and that the 67th Trot will be a great family day that gets underway without a hitch.
However, if the storm is worse than anticipated, a decision will be made by 6 a.m. whether to cancel the event. This news will be communicated via Facebook, Twitter and email to all participants and members of the media.