The Snow and Ice Control Program is a core service in Edmonton. As the City prepares for the winter season, I’m sharing some information to help residents prepare and have safe travels year-round!
Winter Resources
Winter Resources
The Snow and Ice Control Program is a core service in Edmonton. As the City prepares for the winter season, I’m sharing some information to help residents prepare and have safe travels year-round!
Quick Facts:
Approx. 600 people work hard to keep our city moving in the winter months
Road Maintenance crews clear over 12,000 kms of roadways
Active Pathways crews clear over 500 kms of pathways, manually clear over 500 bus stops, public steps & benches, and more
Service Levels: Road Maintenance and Active Pathways are distinct teams and each use different equipment. Service levels in one area do not impact the other
Road Maintenance Live Map: When it snows, check when your area is scheduled for clearing
Active Pathways Live Map: Check status of clearing
Quick Reference: Service Levels & Parking Bans Info
Parking Bans: Phase 1 means no parking on major roads, bus routes, etc. Phase 2 means no parking on residential roads/alleys and industrial areas. (Link to sign up for email or text Parking Ban notifications)
Community Sandboxes: Available to Edmonton residents for FREE at 100 locations (Map) throughout the city including community sandboxes and 11 large bin locations.
NEW Assisted Snow Clearing Pilot Program: Assistance with clearing sidewalks for seniors and those with mobility challenges.
Extreme Weather Response: When the weather falls below -20°C with wind chill or colder for a minimum of three consecutive days, the City’s Extreme Weather Response is activated. This includes an ETS Winter Shelter Shuttle Service, temporary overnight shelter spaces, and respite at all open City facilities.
Mild Weather: When the weather is mild, crews are reassigned to other maintenance areas in the city including litter control, encampment clean-up, road maintenance, and more
Monitoring: Every year there is a report and analysis of the Snow and Ice Control Program operations from the previous year. Here’s the 2023-2024 Snow and Ice Annual Report
