It's true: Arizona does have snow fences up north. This classic blog explains why they're used: azwx Arizona ArizonaSnow
As those in the northeast endure a major snow storm, many might believe that Arizona has it pretty easy in the wintertime...snow fencesNever heard of a snow fence? ADOT Highway Operations Supervisor Chris Massey explains that they are used by ADOT to help prevent wind-blown snow or snowdrifts from accumulating on the roads.
“It definitely serves a purpose,” he said. “The snow fencing limits the time we have to be out there in plow trucks.”, snow fences are long, fixed standing structures that are strategically placed to control drifting snow and improve motorist visibility. Snow fences can minimize the amount of chemical additives or abrasives required and/or the amount of snow to plow.
These aren’t just useful during snow storms. It can be a sunny day, but if the wind picks up and there’s snow on the ground, snow fences can help prevent snow accumulation on the roads. Accurate placement of the fencing is important – otherwise it won’t do its job. Massey explains that the distance from the fence to the road must be 35 times the height of the fence . ADOT uses the fences on sections of SR 260 and SR 273 and they’re located based on the predominant direction of the wind.and, as you’d imagine, they take quite a beating from the wind. Regular maintenance and year-round attention is important to keep the fences functional.
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