Fairbanks gets first major snow; braces for reduced maintenance

Download Audio

Fairbanks got its first major snowfall of the season Friday. As usual, drivers are counting on the state to plow and sand highways and some side roads, but budget cuts mean reduced maintenance. The downsized operation is expected to be tested this winter.

Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.

Previous articleSkilak Lake bear mauling the Kenai Peninsula’s 4th of the year
Next articleUAF hosting international Arctic conference