Stay informed about the Town’s Snow Removal Plan
Heavy snow is forecasted this weekend, and ahead of the storm, we wanted to share the Town’s Snow Removal and Ice Control Plan and Snow Removal Map.
The primary purpose of the plan is to focus snow and ice removal efforts so that safe travel routes are available for a majority of the public during winter weather events.
The Town utilizes contractors and internal staff to perform snow removal with the goal of exceeding the performance noted in the Snow Removal and Ice Control Plan.
During each storm, the focus is on Priority 1 and Priority 2 streets. Crews will plow and apply de-icing materials to keep these roads safe and drivable during the storm. The goal is maintaining two-way traffic on these roads, though parked cars on residential streets can impact plowing widths.
Depending on the intensity of the snowfall, crews will also plow and apply de-icing material on Priority 3 streets as conditions allow during the storm. If conditions do not allow plowing during the storm, Priority 3 streets will be plowed following the storm. On Priority 3 streets, crews will initially open a single lane and will open up two lanes following the storm. Parked cars in residential areas can impact the crews' ability to open up two lanes as snow plow trucks must stay 2 to 4 feet away from parked cars to prevent pushing large chunks of snow and ice into vehicles.
Priority 4 streets are streets with fewer homes and cul-de-sacs. The streets will only be plowed when snow accumulations warrant plowing and after the storm has ended. When plowed, the goal is to open up a single lane on these streets. We generally do not apply de-icing material on Priority 4 streets but may apply some material if conditions warrant.
Snow plows have little option but to push snow off the road toward the curb or sidewalk. This will result in large piles and chunks of snow, called “windrows,” being pushed in front of driveways. These piles of snow that develop in large storms are, unfortunately, the responsibility of the property owner to clear.
What can you do to help?
- Avoid non-essential travel during the storm. Vehicles on the streets only slow plowing operations.
- Do not park cars on the street if possible. Parked cars reduce the lane areas that can be opened up.
- Drive carefully if you must, and be patient. Crews are working hard to ensure town streets are safe.
If you have a question or concern about snow plowing, please report it via the Town’s Superior Click and Fix work order system.
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