Snow clearing and ice control operations update March 23-27

Snow clearing and ice control operations update March 23-27

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.

March 27

A round of residential snow clearing is underway in Week A areas, with contracted crews scheduled as follows:

  • Today: Arbour Hills, Gateway, Northridge, Royal Oaks and Westgate
  • Monday: Hillside, Mountview and VLA/Montrose
  • Temporary residential parking restrictions are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on scheduled clearing days

City crews remain focused on:

  • Blading Priority 2 roads.
  • Residential cul-de-sac pile removal.
  • Clearing City facility parking lots.
  • Sanding priority roads today and through the weekend.

Additional work underway throughout the week included:

  • Paved lane cleaning.
  • Ice control.
  • Snowmelt management.
  • Ongoing pothole repairs.

March 26 

Crews are continuing work across the city today, focusing on priority routes and residential areas. A parking ban is in place on Priority 1 and Priority 2 routes to support safe and efficient clearing.

Today’s operations include:

  • Priority 2 roads are being cleared.
  • Residential pile removal is underway in Crystal Ridge.
  • Parking lot clearing.
  • Sanders are out patrolling as needed.

Residential snow clearing also begins today in Thursday Week A neighbourhoods: Mission, Kensington, O’Brien Lake and Stone Ridge.

Tomorrow, crews move into Friday Week A areas: Arbour Hills, Gateway, Northridge, Royal Oaks and Westgate.

Learn more about the City’s snow clearing operations or sign up for notifications at cityofgp.com/snow.

March 25

Following significant snowfall overnight, crews are actively working to clear priority routes across the city. 

Current operations include:

  • Plowing priority 1 routes
  • Echelon plowing and sanding, starting on 116 Street
  • Parking lot clearing
  • Ice control 

Residential pile hauling is currently on pause while crews focus on priority road clearing during this weather event. 

Learn more about the City’s snow clearing operations or sign up for notifications at cityofgp.com/snow.

March 24

Operations continue as outlined in yesterday’s update, including ongoing work on cul-de-sacs, lanes, potholes and snowmelt management. With snow forecast today and tomorrow, crews will shift their attention to priority road clearing as the weather event begins.

March 23

This week’s operations include:

  • Cul-de-sac pile removal in residential areas
  • Paved lane cleaning
  • Ice control
  •  Snowmelt management
  • Ongoing pothole repairs

With fresh snow in the forecast this week, crews are also planning for:

  • Priority road 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.