(COLORADO SPRINGS) —The City of Colorado Springs said it will be sending all 50 of its snowplows out to stay on top of the incoming storm.

The City said it also plans to relocate plows in lighter impacted parts of the city, like the south, to up north where there will be heavier snowfall totals, in order to help keep the hardest-hit roads clear.

The biggest challenge the city is facing with this storm is going to be the winds.

“Wind is definitely going to be a factor,” said Corey Farkas, the City’s Public works and Operations and Maintenance Manager. “The other thing that we need to really pay attention to, and I would say that, if you’re out and about or at home, that you need to pay attention to, is really heavy, wet snow, with high winds, could mean broken branches on trees.”

The City wants to remind the public to call (719)385-ROAD if you encounter fallen trees so that crews can clear them out of the roadway. The city also said it’s critical to be courteous to snow plows in order to keep drivers and snow plows safe.

“They’re not just driving vehicles,” Farkas said. “They’re out there. They’re operating on a large piece of equipment with a plow and a sander, as well as driving with limited visibility. So just because you can see them doesn’t mean they can see you. Give them plenty of space. And again, if you can stay home and stay off the roadway, better for us to do our job. Our plows get caught in traffic, too. So the more traffic that’s on the roadway, the less efficient we are in doing our jobs.”

The good news for the storm is that temperatures will not drop into the single digits, so crews should be able to use de-icer to eliminate slick spots on the roads.

The City recommends staying off the roads if you can, and if you do need to go out, check media outlets and social media for current road closures before heading out.