Snow clearing routes are based on several considerations such as:
First Priority Routes:
Second Priority Routes:
Third Priority Routes:
Yes! Transit routes and bus shelters are snow clearing priorities making transit one of the more reliable methods of transportation during a snow event. Please visit the Squamish Transit website for up to date schedules and information, and use NextRide to check the location of your bus in real time.
Parked vehicles are dangerous to snow plow drivers and can slow down the snow removal process. Please help our crews by keeping parked vehicles off of the street whenever possible.
The District’s Frontage and Sidewalk Maintenance Bylaw requires all owners and occupiers to clear snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property. The District clears sidewalk letdowns for accessibility as well as sidewalks adjacent to District property, bus shelters and vacant Crown property.
Please place your totes on your driveway instead of the road to help keep the snow removal process running smoothly. The arms of the GFL collection truck can extend up to 12 feet.
During a snow event, operations updates are posted on the District’s Facebook page and website at squamish.ca.
Yes, the District pre-treats the roads using salt or salt brine, a liquid salt and water solution, to anticipate freezing levels and prevent snow from accumulating on the roads. This allows crews to stay ahead of the storm, use less product and help keep the roads clear. The material used is based on current and forecasted weather conditions.
‘Widening out’ roads is when the snow is pushed back to the ditch and catch basins to allow for drainage. We understand that this can be frustrating for residents, especially those who have worked hard to clear their driveways, as driveways may get filled. Snow clearing crews do their best to remove windrows (piles of snow left at the bottom of a driveway) but it’s not always possible.
Windrowing is the plowing of snow on to the middle of the street. This work is typically done in Downtown Squamish on roads where it’s not possible to push snow to one side.
To report a road that has not been cleared please call Operations at 604.815.6868. To report a sidewalk that hasn’t been cleared please call Bylaw at 604.815.5067.
Yes. More than 90% of the Corridor Trail is used as an active transportation commuter route and safe route to school as it provides access to multiple schools. Safe routes to schools are considered first priority for snow removal.
The District of Squamish owns three snow plow trucks as well as a snow clearing machine used for commuter trails, sidewalks and safe routes to school.
Snow clearing is performed on a priority route basis and sometimes these routes need to be cleared multiple times before crews can begin snow removal on second and third priority routes. If you live on a residential street it may take some time before a crew is able to plow your street. Our crews provide 24-hour service during heavy snowfall and extreme cold.
District crews widen the roads to clear storm drains, prevent flooding and ensure there is enough room for snow storage from additional snowfalls. During this process driveways may get filled in. This can be avoided by piling snow to the right side of your driveway, when facing the road, to prevent it from being pushed back onto your driveway by snow plows.
Widening the roads is done in order to clear storm drains which are often in bike lanes.
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