The snow is here to stay, help crews clear the way

Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022

Crews are hard at work before, during and after the snow falls to keep our community moving.

With snow falling and more in the forecast, we are reminding the public to help do their part:

❄️ Park off the street for up to 48 hours after the snowfall ends. This helps plows clear snow from residential areas.

❄️ Pile snow on your property and keep storm drains and fire hydrants as clear as possible. Don't shovel snow from driveways and sidewalks back onto the street.

❄️ Plows direct snow to the right, so when shoveling, pile snow to the left (when facing your property) and plows will drag less snow across your driveway.

❄️ Remove snow and ice from sidewalks bordering your property. The City is

responsible for removing snow and ice from sidewalks that are adjacent to civic buildings, parks and walkways.

❄️ If 48 hours after snow has stopped and crews have not been to your street, please submit an online service request. After hours, please call AEL at 1-866-353-3136.

If you are headed out on the road, please drive according to conditions by reducing your speed, leaving extra space between vehicles and keeping your headlights on.

For roads maintenance on Highway 97, 97C and Westside Road call AIM Roads at 1-866-222-4204 and for WR Bennett Bridge, call Protrans at 1-888-769-2925.

New interactive road priorities map

Roads in West Kelowna are cleared and sanded based on priority. Check out our new interactive map to find the priority level of a road near you.

To learn more about how we prioritize our roads during snow events at westkelownacity.ca/snow.

Nominate a Snow Star! ☃️

Recognize our community’s Snow Stars — those caring and kind neighbours who clear your or a neighbours’ sidewalks or driveways of snow and ice. Enter them for a chance to win a great prize at the end of winter. Learn more at OurWK.ca/snow-star.