Helpful snow removal information

We Need Your Help to Help Us Serve You Better and to Make Roadways and Sidewalks Passable.

Parking

• When possible, park vehicles off the streets during a storm and for up to 36 hours after the storm abates.

• You must move your vehicle every 48 hours from where it is parked. See ordinance 12.56.520 (Using Streets For Storage Prohibited).

• If you must park on the street, try to coordinate with your neighbors and alternately park on the same side of the street. Also, do not park directly opposite another vehicle on the other side of the street, to avoid a "bottle neck".

• Avoid leaving windows open on your vehicles, plows going by may put snow and ice into the open window.

• Remove snow from around your vehicle after every storm.

Clearing Your Property of Snow

• When you shovel driveways, pile the snow to the right hand side of your driveway when facing the street, so when the street is plowed all the snow is not pushed back into your driveway.

• Do not snow blow or shovel the snow into the street, it is against City ordinance 14.20.080 (Obstructing Right of Way with Snow Prohibited) and is a traffic safety hazard.

• Shovel the entire sidewalk adjacent to your property within 24 hours from the end of precipitation. This is also required by City Ordinance 14.20.070 (Snow to be Removed From Sidewalks).

• If your property includes a crosswalk or an ADA ramp, please keep it clear of snow.

• Remove snow from around fire hydrants and bus benches on your property.

• Help others, volunteer your time and equipment to assist the elderly or handicapped by contacting your local church or the Community Service Council at 978-2452, help your neighbor or friend, help others in need. We all need a little assistance once in a while.

Driving

• Please do not pull out in front of, or attempt to pass a snow plow.

• Stay at least 200 feet away from plows at all times.

• Put snow tires on your vehicles before the snow flies.

• It is unsafe to be walking or riding on the street in anything which is not enclosed when plowing is in progress.

Plow Priorities

Arterial, emergency, and main routes are plowed first in a storm. Please be patient during large storms. If you have questions or concerns please contact the customer service office at 535-6999. Check out our plow Priorities Map.

The Salt Lake City Snow Crews are dedicated to clearing the streets of snow and ice. They work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week nonstop when the snow flies to ensure the safety of the traveling public, to provide access to businesses so that commerce is as uninterrupted as possible, to open emergency routes to hospitals, fire stations, etc., to help school buses arrive on time and safely, to allow access to parking meters, for refuse collection services to be continued, and to allow all of us the freedom to accomplish many other daily activities.

When the snow flies in Utah it means opportunities for great recreational activities, beautiful vistas. It also brings many challenges and frustrations with snow covered streets, windrows at the end of driveways and shoveling to be done. The snow fighters do their best for you but they are asking for your help so they can better serve you.