Mayor O'Connor lays out snow plan

Mayor Corey O'Connor told reporters yesterday the city has cleared 10,000 tons of snow, but there's still more to do.

Why it matters: Scores of city streets still haven't been plowed after a near-historic snowfall on Sunday, frustrating some residents.

What he's saying: O'Connor said efforts are now focused on untouched side streets.

• "We're seeing where the gaps are, now it's just trying to get [our] workers to those sites."

By the numbers: 27 of the 37 plows that broke down Monday are now back in service, he said.

Friction point: When asked why the city wasn't soliciting Allegheny County for help, O'Connor said "legalities" made that difficult.

• The city is using some private contractors to help after declaring a state of emergency.
• County roads are largely clear.

What's next: O'Connor gave no timeline for completing plowing and clearing.

• He said the city is working "one day at a time, one hour at a time."