Plowing, Sanding and De-Icing Plans

Snow and ice control operations are intended to help provide drivers with a reasonably safe traveling surface. During heavy snowfall or severe icing conditions, drivers may need to install chains or other traction devices. Public works crews only plow snow when it reaches two inches of accumulation. In the event of freezing rain, crews usually apply sand only at hazardous locations, such as steep hills, intersections and railroad crossings. 

In the event of freezing rain, please consider staying home and off the streets. If you must travel, please plan ahead: drive with caution, carry traction devices, fill vehicles with fuel, carry provisions in case you need to remain in the vehicle for an extended period of time, and park off the street.

Please note: During snow and ice events, do not park along the road on Harrison Street, between 34^th and 37^th Avenues, Waverly Court or River Road, from Sparrow to Bluebird Streets, as this makes it very difficult to plow and sand. In addition, parked cars run the risk of getting hit by other vehicles trying to make it up or down the hill.

Please be patient as crews work to combat hazardous road conditions. To view the city’s winter weather response plan, click here.