Snow Clearing Brochure

Snow Clearing Brochure

Grande Prairie Snow Clearing
2025 – 2026 Guide

Winter Parking Bans — Residential Areas

  • Move vehicles off the street by 8 a.m. on your plow day so crews can clear the entire road.
    (Streets with too many parked vehicles may be pushed later in the rotation.)
  • Parking bans may be declared to keep major routes clear (Priority 1 & 2 roads).
    • During a declared ban: No parking Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Vehicles left on the road during a ban may be ticketed or towed (per Traffic Bylaw C-1166)

Snow Storage / Windrow Rules

  • Priority 1 roads: Snow is pushed past the curb onto City boulevards.
  • Priority 2 roads: Snow is windrowed (piled) toward the center, then removed later.
  • Residential roads:
    • Snow is stored along sides of streets, pushed onto the boulevard, or piled in the centre of cul-de-sacs.
    • Windrows (long piles along the road) are stored along the sides of residential streets.
    • Parking next to windrows is not permitted.

Sidewalk Clearing

  • Homeowners/residents must clear snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after snowfall.
  • Shovel snow onto sides of driveway or lawn—keep it on your property, not on streets or walkways.

Lawn Ornaments & Plants

  • To protect decorations, shrubs, trees: place them well back from the curb.
  • The City-owned boulevard (where snow might be stored) can extend up to four metres from the curb.

Reporting Issues & Updates

  • Report concerns via cityofgp.com/accessgp or call 311.
  • If your street was missed during residential clearing, wait 24 hours (to let crews finish their rotation) then check the Residential Snow Removal Tracking Map at cityofgp.com/snow before reporting.
  • To receive email and text notifications / alerts: sign up at cityofgp.com/snow (or scan the QR code).
    • Standard messaging and data rates may apply.
  • Stay connected:
    • Website: cityofgp.com/snow
    • Facebook: facebook.com/CityofGP
    • X (formerly Twitter): x.com/CityofGP

Priority Road Clearing & Residential Snow Clearing Schedule

Classification of Roads

  • Priority 1: Main arterial roads, high-volume primary access roads, emergency corridors. (Cleared first to ensure access for fire, ambulance, transit)
  • Priority 2: Major collector roads, bus routes, permanent snow routes. (Cleared after Priority 1)
  • Priority 3: Industrial and rural roads. (Cleared after Priority 2)
  • City crews continuously monitor, plow, sand, and salt these roads throughout winter.

Residential Snow Clearing

  • Accumulated snow in residential areas is monitored.
  • When it reaches 10 cm, the city declares residential clearing across all neighborhoods.
  • Contracted crews complete a two-week rotation (Week A / Week B cycle).
  • Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • On your assigned plow day, vehicles must be moved off the street.
  • Tip: Clearing often occurs the weekday before your garbage day in your assigned week.

Week A & Week B Assignment

  • Neighborhoods are designated as Week A or Week B.
  • Week A roads are cleared first, then Week B, until all residential areas are complete (weather permitting).
  • Residents can follow the progress via the Residential Snow Clearing Tracking Map on cityofgp.com/snow.

Download the Residential Snow Clearing Map here.