Snow plow drivers prep for long shifts as winter weather hits Fox Cities

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Jason Gruber, an Outagamie County plow truck driver, is among those preparing to spend extended hours behind the wheel clearing snow and ice from area roadways.

"We work long hours, and it can be stressful," Gruber said.

Plow trucks do more than just remove snow from roadways. They also dispense salt and brine, which can create low visibility conditions behind the vehicles.

"Stay behind the plow, let us clear the road. It's a lot cleaner behind us than in front of us, trust me," Gruber said.

Highway crews plow roads roughly every hour during snow events. In Appleton, main streets and bridges receive priority treatment first, followed by city roads, residential street