What's your procedure for mixed precipitation events (snow + freezing rain)?

Quick answer: We plow first to remove accumulating snow, then apply deicer immediately to treat any ice layer. If freezing rain is expected after the initial plow, crews pre-apply additional ice melter to prevent refreeze. Mixed events are handled with higher urgency because the safety risk is higher.

1. Initial plowing — remove accumulated snow to expose the surface.

2. Deicer application — immediately treat any ice layer formed by freezing rain.

3. Pre-application before predicted freezing rain — extra ice melter down in advance of an expected refreeze.

4. Follow-up visits — additional passes as conditions evolve through the event.

Monster Green Ice Melter is formulated to adhere in wet, slushy conditions — where rock salt often washes away before it can do the job. It performs at lower temperatures and is approximately 84% less corrosive than standard rock salt, protecting your surfaces while keeping them safe.

Mixed snow + freezing rain events trigger immediate dispatch with priority routing. The combination creates black ice and slip hazards fast — we don't wait for accumulation thresholds the way we might with pure snow.