Snow clearing update for the week of January 5 to 9

Snow clearing update for the week of January 5 to 9

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.

Parking bans remain in effect on Priority 1 and 2 routes, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Text alerts are sent the evening before your residential clearing day. Sign up at cityofgp.com/snow.

January 9

Today marks the end of the two-week portion of the current residential snow clearing rotation. We know some neighbourhoods were not fully cleared as planned due to the volume of snow, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as crews work to get caught up.

Please note: Lakeland was scheduled for clearing today, but crews are unable to complete Lakeland as planned. Lakeland and all other missed residential areas will be addressed next week. An update with details will be shared later today.

Today’s snow clearing operations include:

  • Residential: Crews are working in Easthaven, Crystal Ridge, Copperwood and Crystal Lake Estates. Temporary parking restrictions remain in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Priority roads: City crews continue work on Priority 2 routes within residential areas, focusing on key corridors including Royal Oaks Drive, 100 Avenue service road and 124 Street near the airport.
  • Snow storage: Cul-de-sac pile removal plans have been reassessed with crews now focusing on Lakeshore Drive. 
  •  Ice control: Sanding crews are patrolling Priority 1 routes.
  • Facilities: Crews continue snow clearing at City-owned parking lots.

City crews will continue working through the weekend to maintain priority roads.

January 8

Residential snow clearing continues today in Week B neighbourhoods with city-wide cul-de-sac snow pile removal now in progress. 

  • Today – Thursday, Week B: Residential crews are working in into Pinnacle Ridge and Westpointe. Temporary parking restrictions are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please move vehicles off the road during this time to support snow clearing operations.
  • Tomorrow – Friday, Week B: Residential crews move into Lakeland, Easthaven, Crystal Ridge, Copperwood and Crystal Lake Estates. Please ensure vehicles are off the road before 8 a.m. to support efficient operations.

Friday’s work marks the end of the current two-week rotation. Crews will continue clearing any areas that were missed earlier in the week. Please continue watching our daily updates for further details.

Today’s snow clearing operations also include:

  • Priority roads: Crews continue working on Priority 2 roads in Cobblestone and Westpointe.
  • Snow storage: Cul-de-sac pile removal continues in Crystal Lake Estates. Crews plan to complete the Crystal Lake area today and begin removing piles in Summit tomorrow. 
  • Ice control: Sanding crews are patrolling in the city and outskirts of town.
  • Facilities: Crews continue snow clearing at City-owned parking lots.

January 7

Residential snow clearing continues today in Week B neighbourhoods with city-wide cul-de-sac snow pile removal now in progress. 

  • Today – Wednesday, Week B: Residential crews are working in into Cobblestone, Fieldbrook, Highland Park, Riverstone and Smith. Temporary parking restrictions are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please move vehicles off the road during this time to support snow clearing operations.
  • Tomorrow – Thursday, Week B: Residential crews move into Pinnacle Ridge and Westpointe. Please ensure vehicles are off the road before 8 a.m. to support efficient operations.

Today’s snow clearing operations also include:

  • Priority roads: Crews continue working on Priority 2 roads focusing on school zone areas primarily in Lakeland and Pinnacle and Priority 2 roads in O’Brien Lake.
  • Snow storage: Cul-de-sac pile removal continues in Crystal Lake Estates.
  • Ice control: Sanding crews continue patrolling the city for slippery sections. 
    Facilities: Crews continue snow clearing at City-owned parking lots.

Snow by the numbers:

  • From Dec. 1 to today, Grande Prairie has received over 1.1 metres of snow.
  • Snow hauling included 2,868 contracted end-dump loads and 1,407 City tandem loads to keep streets clear.

January 6

Residential snow clearing continues today in Week B neighbourhoods.

  • Today – Tuesday, Week B: Crews are working in Country Club Estates, Countryside North and South, Signature Falls and Country Club West. Temporary parking restrictions are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please move vehicles off the road during this time to support snow clearing operations.
  • Tomorrow – Wednesday, Week B: Crews move into Cobblestone, Fieldbrook, Highland Park, Riverstone and Smith. Please ensure vehicles are off the road before 8 a.m. to support efficient operations.
  • Today’s snow clearing operations also include:
    Priority roads: Crews continue working on Priority 2 roads focusing on windrow removal in Countryside North and South. 
  • Snow storage: Cul-de-sac pile removal continues to Crystal Lake Estates.
  • Ice control: Crews are sanding throughout the city and outskirts as needed. 
  • Facilities: Crews continue snow clearing at City-owned parking lots.

Snow by the numbers:

  • Since Dec. 1, Grande Prairie has received 113.8 cm of snow, including 30.8 cm between Jan. 1–4.
  • Since early December, crews have hauled about 50,000 tonnes of snow from city streets, an average of 1,600 tonnes per day.

January 5

Residential snow clearing continues today in Week B neighbourhoods.

  • Today – Monday, Week B: Crews are working in Crystal Heights, Crystal Landing, Summit and Ivy Lake Estates. Temporary parking restrictions are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please move vehicles off the road during this time to support snow clearing operations.
  • Tomorrow – Tuesday, Week B: Crews move into Country Club Estates, Countryside North and South, Signature Falls and Country Club West. Please ensure vehicles are off the road before 8 a.m. to support efficient operations.
  • Today’s snow clearing operations also include:
  • Priority roads: Crews are working on Priority 2 roads, including windrow clean-up in school zones.
  •  Snow storage: Cul-de-sac pile removal begins today, starting in Cobblestone.
  • Ice control: Crews are sanding Priority 1 roads and following windrow removal on Priority 2 routes.
  • Facilities: Crews continue snow clearing at City-owned parking lots.