Harsh winter problematic for snow removal, street repair

After a winter marked by frigid temperatures and record-breaking snowfall, the weather has taken its toll on Havre's streets, and Havre Public Works Director Dave Peterson said it will likely have long-term effects.

The city has received more than 80 inches of snow since July.

All the more overwhelming, Peterson said, is the fact that the snow has not melted away.

"Usually you have warm spells and the snow melts out, you get rid of it and then you get more snow," Peterson said. "This year that didn't happen."

The buildup of ice, snow and slush has created ruts in the snow cover on the streets...