Snow clearing and ice control operations update March 30 -April 3

Snow clearing and ice control operations update March 30 -April 3

There are two main ways the City runs snow plowing and ice control operations:

Priority Road Plowing and Ice Control
  • Occurs continuously throughout the winter in response to changing weather conditions.
  • The goal is to plow arterial (priority 1) and secondary (priority 2) roads to maintain clear access for emergency vehicles and general commuters.
  • Includes ice control operations such as sanding and salting, as well as windrow pick-up.
Residential Snow Clearing
  • Occurs in two-week rotations only when triggered by the City.
  • If a neighbourhood is not complete in week one, crews will return in week two.
  • Operated Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The City hires contracted crews to plow residential roads.

 

Week A

Week B

Monday

Hillside, Mountview and VLA/Montrose.

Crystal Heights, Crystal Landing, Summit and Ivy Lake Estates.

Tuesday

Patterson and South Patterson and Southview.

Country Club Estates, Countryside North and South, Signature Falls and Country Club West.

Wednesday

Avondale, College Park and Swanavon/Highland Park (North).

Cobblestone, Fieldbrook, Highland Park (South), Riverstone and Smith.

Thursday

Kensington, Mission Heights, O’Brien Lake and Stone Ridge.

Pinnacle Ridge and Westpointe.

Friday

Arbour Hills, Gateway, Northridge, Royal Oaks and Westgate.

Lakeland, Easthaven, Crystal Ridge, Copperwood, and Crystal Lake Estates.

April 2

Today’s Operations Include: 

  • Residential pile hauling 
  • Snowmelt management 
  • Pothole repair

This week, operations shifted to spring conditions. Crews advanced the following work and will continue these efforts as we prepare for the melt:

  • Residential snow clearing concluded based on current conditions and forecast 
  • Parking bans lifted on Priority 1 and 2 routes 
  • Paved lane snow clearing across the city 
  • Cul-de-sac pile hauling and snow storage pulling 
  • Gravel lane blading in select areas 
  • Sanding and ice control patrols 
  • Snowmelt management and drainage work 
  • Pothole repairs underway

City crews continue working over the weekend where services are needed for ice control and snowmelt management. 

Report Issues:

To report issues related to winter melt, including blocked storm drains or overland water, please report it online at access.cityofgp.com. Reports in that queue are monitored outside of AccessGP hours to help ensure timely review and appropriate follow-up.

April 1

Today’s Operations Include:

  • Paved lane snow clearing 
  • Residential pile hauling 
  • Snowmelt management 
  • Pothole repair

Learn more about the city’s approach to snowmelt management at cityofgp.com/snowmelt.

How to report concerns

Drainage and pothole concerns can be submitted to AccessGP via the online reporting tool.

  • Potholes can be reported here.
  • Drainage concerns can be reported here.

March 31

As of today, at 9:30 a.m. parking bans on Priority 1 and 2 routes are no longer in effect. 

Today’s Operations Include:

  • Paved lane snow clearing 
  • Residential pile hauling 
  • Blading gravel lanes
  • Sanding patrols 
  • Snowmelt management

Seasonal snowmelt will result in some water pooling and potholes. Learn more about the City’s approach to snowmelt management and what to expect here. 

March 30

Residential snow clearing is underway in Hillside, Mountview and VLA/Montrose  

  • Temporary residential parking restrictions are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on scheduled clearing days.

This Week’s Operations Include:

  • Priority road clearing 
  • Paved lane snow clearing 
  • Residential pile hauling 
  • Storage pulling 
  • Sanding patrols 
  • Parking lot clearing and sanding

Seasonal snowmelt will result in some water pooling and potholes. Learn more about the City’s approach to snowmelt management and what to expect here.