LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) --Â The main roads across Louisville are mostly clear after a significant snowfall, thanks to ongoing efforts by city plows. However, while many can now navigate safely, others are still facing icy challenges.
Some children across the city are making the most of it, embracing the winter wonderland and hoping for more time to enjoy the snow before it melts away.
"I made a snowball!" one excited child shouted, showing off her snowy creation.
The snow day was in full swing on Tuesday—complete with snowball fights and snowman building across the city. The children’s excitement is palpable.
"How’s it been being out of school?" WDRB's Richard Essex asked one young girl.
"Great!" she exclaimed, grinning ear to ear.
She and her cousins spent the day making the most of the weather, knowing they had at least one more day off from school to continue their frosty fun.
Jefferson County Public Schools and the Louisville Metro Department of Public Works are working together to ensure students can reach their bus stops safely.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Tuesday the city would be expanding its snowplow routes to help JCPS' fleet of snowplows in its effort to clear bus routes.
According to JCPS, efforts are focused on clearing paths around the most populated and commonly used stops throughout the county. However, the district does not publicly release bus routes for safety reasons.
"JCPS has provided Mayor Greenberg with a list of some of our highest populated and most commonly used bus stops," Carolyn Callahan, JCPS Chief Communications officer, said in a statement. "These are located throughout the county. JCPS never publicly releases bus routes because of safety issues."
A spot check of schools in west Louisville revealed that while main roads are mostly clear, many side streets and sidewalks remain snow-covered and in need of attention.
"I haven't seen any (plows) today, but I saw them when they first came out. I think they did the best they could with what they had," Jason Gallavin said.
In the Highlands, similar conditions were observed. The road leading to Bloom Elementary had been plowed, but navigating over the piles of ice and snow pushed to the side remains a challenge. Allan Gladsden experienced this firsthand.
"If you are parked on the street here, good luck," Gladsden said. "You're gonna have to shovel the hell out."
He nearly found himself stuck in the snow, relying on the help of his neighbors to escape.
"I thought I was going to be stuck right in the middle of the alleyway where nobody could get in or out," he explained. "That would have been really bad."
For the children enjoying their day off, it’s all about embracing the joy of winter.
"I love it—snow!" said Erica Stevenson, an aunt of the children WDRB spoke to on Tuesday. "I want to keep on having fun with them in the snow. This is my kind of weather, and I love entertaining them."
With one more day of snow-filled freedom ahead on Wednesday, kids across Louisville are making memories that will last long after the snow has melted.
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