In a statement, Gorton said that streets and roads crews pre-treated hills, bridges, and overpasses on Monday — going on to treat roads with brine and rock salt Tuesday.
She said the city's Emergency Management Division has been in contact with UK, the state. and the National Weather Service in tracking what was described as "several violent outbursts of snow" Tuesday morning.
The conditions led Fayette County Public Schools to call a two-hour delay, before switching to a non-traditional instruction day following a spate of traffic accidents that temporarily halted police responses to non-injury incidents.
The response drew another round of criticism online, with residents venting frustrations over the city's road conditions and echoing complaints that sprang up during lengthy freeze that paralyzed the city in January and February.
Lexington mayoral candidate Raquel Carter called the response "unacceptable." Asked for reaction, the mayor's office directed WUKY to Gorton's earlier statement.
Following the blast of winter weather earlier this year, Gorton said the city would be seeking a contractor who can bring in heavier equipment during snow and ice events.