Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said on Feb. 1, the city’s snow plan must change to adapt to severe weather conditions in the future.

According to the press release, the mayor acknowledged people are frustrated with how Lexington has handled the snowstorm.

“We thought that would be enough. Clearly, we need to do more,” Gorton said.

Lexington faced a snowstorm last week with large snow and ice accumulation, according to Kentucky Kernel reporting.

The University of Kentucky canceled classes from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28 due to the weather conditions on campus and worry for student safety. According to Kernel reporting, the sidewalks were covered with ice, making it difficult for students to walk to their classes.

“It’s clear that ice storms and extreme cold are part of our winters now,” Gorton said. “They are incredibly hard to handle, and the plan we have can’t adapt to more severe weather.”

City road crews are working to address the dangerous driving conditions left by the snow and ice. Road crews and contractors will work to clear ice from the roads using heavy machinery.

According to the press release, the city put in an additional $2 million into labor and new equipment.

“We will be revising our approach. There are no easy answers, but we will start by reaching out to cities that have much more experience with ice and cold than we do,” Gorton said.

The mayor did not provide a timeline of when revisions to the snow plan will be completed or implemented in the release.

“Let’s all take a step back and find a little patience,” Gorton said. “Now is the time to pull together as a community.”