Snow Removal

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  1. Emergency Routes List (PDF)
  2. Emergency Routes Map (PDF)
  3. Snowplow Policy
  1. Can you tell me exactly when my street will be plowed?
  2. Why is snow pushed in front of my driveway and/or on my sidewalk? Will you come and clear it?
  3. What if I am unable to clear the snow from my sidewalk or driveway because of age or disability?
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Snow Routes

A primary system of unmarked snow routes has been established for effective snow removal on the collector and arterial system. The snow routes are divided into first priority and second priority routes.

First Priority

Any hour service by the Street Division for first priority snow routes.

Second Priority

To receive immediate attention following plowing of first priority routes.

Other Residential Streets

Plowed within 48 hours of the end of snowfall in excess of 3 inches. Less than 3 inches will not be plowed from residential streets unless drifting occurs.

Alleys

Alleys are classified as third priority routes.  The Public Works Street Department, when time and resources allow, will only plow the alleys in order for the City Solid Waste equipment to service the garbage containers and for other Kalispell utility services.

Public Parking Lots

Plowed within 12 hours of the end of snow event by Street Division. Parking lots and sidewalks administered by the Kalispell Parking Commission are not covered by this Policy.

CBD-Street Parking

Snow moved from parking areas within 24 hours of snow event by Street Division, depending on the severity of occurrence.

Side Walks

Sidewalks at City-operated facilities shall be cleared within 36 hours of end of snowfall. Clearing snow from sidewalks adjacent to private property is the responsibility of the property owner or resident. City Code Sec. 24-17.

Sanding / Ice Control

Use of street sanding abrasives and chemicals will be dictated by specific weather and road conditions of each snow event. Street sanding abrasives and Sodium Chloride solution, with rust inhibitor, shall be used sparingly and only when application will produce a proven result. Sanding abrasives generally will not be used except when a solution of Sodium Chloride will be ineffective.

Please Note

Plow operators will attempt to clear snow from curb to curb. Where access to the curb line is blocked by parked cars the vehicle owner should expect snow to accumulate around the parked car as the plow passes the vehicle. City crews will try to avoid plowing snow against a parked vehicle. However, if it does happen they will not be able to assist in removing the piled snow.

It is strictly forbidden for a City plow to clear snow or ice from private property. The snow season is considered to be the period from November 1 through March 31.