The snowy season is upon us!
The City begins its snow-plowing process when 4 inches of snow has accumulated or as conditions may require. Our dedicated plow drivers do their best to help improve winter road conditions, clearing them of snow and ice to the best of their ability.
City of Woodland Park Plow Priorities In Order:
- 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 more manageable for the benefit of the community, please remember these helpful hints:
- Please do not park on the side of the road or the City's right-of-way during (major) snowfall events. City crews need room to clear your streets and sidewalks properly.
- Snow 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 areas, children could be in danger of snow collapse or being hit by a plow truck.
- Please wear bright colors when walking on dark roads. Plow drivers are often out early during snow events, before sunrise. 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.
- Always allow ample space between your vehicle and plow trucks.
To learn more about Woodland Park's Snow Removal Policy, CLICK HERE!
Stay safe, Woodland Park!
