Why do you sometimes salt instead of plow, or plow instead of salt?

Different weather events require the use of different techniques. The decision whether to salt or plow depends on the weather conditions. For example, if the temperature is below 20 degrees and not expected to rise, salt will not be effective. But if the sun is shining, and the temperature is 20 degrees or higher and expected to stay stead or rise, then salt would be more effective. Plowing under the wrong conditions can create a polished street surface, resulting in dangerous glare ice.

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1. The plow left some snow at the end of my driveway. Can you send someone to clear it?
2. Can you tell me exactly when my street will be plowed?
3. Why don't the trucks plow and salt on the way to their routes?
4. Why does my cul de sac have so much snow?
5. I just cleared my sidewalk and the plow filled it in. Is there something you can do?
6. Why don't you plow down the middle of the street, to open it to traffic faster?
7. I hire someone to plow my driveway. Is there anything I should know?
8. Why do you sometimes salt instead of plow, or plow instead of salt?
9. I saw a plow parked at a gas station during a snow storm. Why wasn't it out working?
10. Why do I sometimes see plow trucks on the streets when it's not snowing?
11. Why aren't plows on the roads in anticipation of a big storm in the forecast?
12. Salt corrodes my car, sidewalk, and driveway. Can you use sand instead?
13. I have a heart condition. Can you plow my street in case there is an emergency?
14. What are the winter parking rules?
15. What should I do if a plow hits or damages my mailbox?
16. Who is responsible for plowing sidewalks?
17. What do we spend on snow plowing?
18. Why can't you plow my street now?