Omaha Public Works says the city's response to this morning's snowfall met the goals of the city's new snowfall plan unveiled in October.
But some drivers are criticizing backed up traffic and slow commute times saying the city could have done more.
The plan is to have main roads clear with three hours after snow stops falling - and kept passable. Residential side streets should cleared by contractors within 12 hours. The city says it met those guidelines.
"I saw some slowing on Dodge street today and that was actually a bottle neck behind a lot of our plows. We had two plows going and it was taking up two lanes on that eastbound side this morning," said Austin Rowser, Street Maintenance.
Street Maintenance says they worked 12 hour shifts around the clock with 110 plows on city streets - and beginning at 8 a.m., 190 contractors working to clear neighborhoods.
"When you look at the way you measure service. we met those goals," said Rowser.
But despite crew efforts, social media erupted today in a flurry criticizing the snow covered roads and calling for school cancelations.
One Facebook user wrote: "if they aren't going to close schools, would it be too much to hope they plow school zones?"
While another says the snowfall is just another part of winter: "lol, two inches of snow...they shouldn't have canceled."
Some parents chose to keep their children home from school because of road conditions.
"I have a 17 year old who drives himself and I Cancelled school for him. I think they should have had a two hour late start. Just because I don't think our roads were prepared," said Jen Hall, parent.
Despite the criticism from some, Omaha Public Works says the city met and even exceeded expectations.
"We've dealt a lot in the realm of storms that are outside of normal winter weather and some unusual things and I think we've performed really well," said Rowser. "We've met our level of service goals."
Most of the main roads are dry but refreeze is still a concern as temperatures dip this evening and into the night. A full crew is expected to work tonight to combat the slick spots.
Rowser also adds he expects to have all residential streets cleared by 8 p.m., which meets the City's 12 hour service goal.
