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the 1976-77 winter, called by many weather-watchers the worst in 100 years.
“We certainly have no facts to dispute it,” Leigh said. “We spent upwards to $15 million in our efforts to keep highways clear throughout the state last year. It was difficult, but very few people were stranded for any great period of time.”
Calcium chloride and sodium chloride (salt) are the most effective chemicals found for melting snow and ice. This year, the department has ordered 1,284 tons of calcium chloride and
92.2%