As the snow accumulation rose to over five inches Thursday, many had difficulty traveling across campus. Workers from the UW-Madison Physical Plant, who are responsible for campus snow removal, cleared roads and sidewalks in the early morning but fell behind when a second heavy fall hit at 8 a.m.
Physical Plant Director John Harrod said his department fell behind in their total grounds maintenance and focused on primary snow removal areas.
ââ?¬Å?You can anticipate it, you can get ready for it, but you can only do so much,ââ?¬Â Harrod said. ââ?¬Å?Weââ?¬â?¢ll do general maintenance all day, slow down as people leave campus, and hit it hard again around midnight. Thatââ?¬â?¢s our general procedure.ââ?¬Â