The snow season is upon us! Although we have seen minimal snow fall, the big storm season is gearing up. Before it's too late, we wanted to remind our community of some important facts and information.
The City begins its snow-plowing process once 4 inches of snow has accumulated, or as conditions may require. Our wonderful plow drivers do their best to ensure our roads are clear of snow and sand slick spots the best they can.
Plow Priorities:
- Emergency Services Routes
- Bus Routes and Sidewalks to Area Schools
- Primary Roads and Public Parking Areas
- Secondary Roads
- Alley-ways and cul-de-sacs
- Continue sanding as needed
The crews work hard during snow events. To help make their jobs easier, for the benefit of the community, please remember these helpful hints:
- Please do not park on the side of the road, or in the City’s right-of- way. City Crews need room to clear the streets and sidewalks properly.
- Snow that has been cleared from private property must be deposited in a ditch line, behind the sidewalk, or behind the curb and gutter. (WPMC 12.02.010)
- Remember when plowing and clearing snow from your driveway or parking lot, do not plow snow from private property onto public streets or sidewalks. (WPMC 12.02.010)
- Keep garbage cans off the streets, so snow plows do not hit them during their plow route.
- Do not let your children play in roadside snowbanks or parking lot snow piles. As plow drivers clear snow and remove snow from storage area, children could be in danger of snow collapse or being hit by a plow truck.
- Please try to wear bright colors when walking on the road in the dark. During snow events, plow drivers are often out in the early morning before the sun rises. The darkness, in combination with the billowing snow kicked up by the plow, makes it difficult to see pedestrians dressed in dark colors on the roadway.
- Keep your culverts free of snow and ice.
We thank you for your cooperation as safety for all is our number one priority. Please remember to give our plows ample space to ensure our roads are cleared. Stay safe, Woodland Park!