Clearing ice from parking lots after winter storm

Crews have been working to clear roads and parking lots after a winter storm brought snow, sleet and ice across the state.

“Parking lots that don’t get completely dried like this one right here, in the morning, it’s going to be a solid sheet of ice,” said Craig Whitley, owner of Tim Whitley Hauling and Grading.

Whitley knows a thing or two about keeping people safe when inclement weather strikes. His company has been in business since 1992. They help remove ice during the cold months. 

“This storm wasn’t near as bad as we’ve had some in the past,” he said. “I think [one of the worst] was 2002. We talked about that ice storm that came through. We pushed snow for three or four days. It was pretty bad.”

Whitley and his crew spent Monday traveling around the Triad, using a skid steer to clear parking lots before covering the surface with salt. His phone has been ringing off the hook as residents try to clean up from the winter storm. 

“We’ve had a bunch,” he said. “I don’t even know. There’s been so many. I can’t keep up with them. We’ve been to Asheboro, Albemarle, Thomasville, Kernersville and now we’re in High Point.”

Weather can be a little unpredictable this time of year. That’s why Whitley says preparation is key.

“Friday and Saturday, we went around a lot of these businesses, like this one, and other ones and we pretreated them with salt,” he said. 

No matter how long it takes to clear each lot, he enjoys helping clients get back up and running. 

“It feels good to help them out where they can get back rolling, because if they’re making money, they’re spending money with me,” he said.

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