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As snow and below-freezing temperatures approach, we are reminding residents about the City’s snow operations and offering helpful tips for clearing snow safely.
Snow operations reminders:
- Crews work hard to clear and salt roads on a priority basis with main routes first. Depending on conditions, it may be several days before residential streets are plowed.
- Cul-de-sacs are challenging for the large trucks to navigate and therefore may not be plowed.
- See City maps that share priority routes:
- Please stay back and give snowplows plenty of room for everyone’s safety.
- Keep street parking to a minimum to allow plows to clear and salt roads.
Tips and preparation:
- Residents and businesses are required to clear all public sidewalks adjacent to their property as soon as possible after a snowfall and no later than 10 a.m.
- Remember to clear snow from walkways onto lawns, not onto the road.
- Be a snow angel and support neighbours who may need help clearing snow.
- Drive slowly, allow extra travel time, keep a safe distance between cars, and watch for pedestrians.
- Dress for the weather and keep emergency supplies on hand and in your vehicle.
- Salt has limited effectiveness when temperatures drop below -6 degrees Celsius.
- Be cautious on roads as they will be slippery.
- Waste collection schedules may be impacted by road conditions.
- Changes to the collection schedule will be communicated at pittmeadows.ca/notices and at pittmeadows.ca/waste as soon as possible.
For detailed information on the City’s snow and ice removal process, please visit pittmeadows.ca/snow.