During winter weather, one of the most important missions at Peterson AFB is ensuring the safety of all personnel via notifications about current road conditions and whether the base is open, closed or delayed reporting is in effect. Peterson personnel can check several avenues for information including the Peterson Snow Call Line (556-SNOW), local television and radio stations, the 21st Space Wing Facebook page or www.peterson.af.mil.
When snow and ice conditions develop at Peterson, a team of experts from across the wing recommends a course of action to the wing commander to protect base personnel. When questionable weather conditions develop, 21st Security Forces Squadron and 21st Civil Engineer Squadron personnel inspect and assess base road and parking conditions. If road conditions are hazardous, the 21st SFS and 21st CES commanders present a status brief to the 21st Mission Support Group commander.
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