City trucks help clear snow after a storm
Snow removal operations are critical for safe transportation and the economic health of our city. Our snow fighters are prepared 24 hours/day, 7 days a week and have earned the City of Fort Collins a national reputation for snowfighting methods, technology and deicing material storage.
Snow plowing routes#
Our snow plowing team will tackle snow and ice these Priority Routes, which will be maintained except under extreme conditions:
- Priority 1: (Main Streets) Streets such as Prospect and College. These streets are considered to be the minimum network which must be kept open to provide a transportation system connecting hospitals, fire stations, police stations, and rescue squad units. Collectively, Priority 1 streets make up our Snow Emergency Routes.
- Priority 2: (Collector Streets) Streets such as Remington and Swallow. All remaining arterials and selected collectors completing the network covering the major traffic volume streets.
- Priority 3: (School Areas, Bus Routes) Streets such as Casa Grande and Fossil Creek Parkway. All remaining collectors, bus routes, and access to schools.
- Priority 4: Streets primarily located in residential areas. Priority 4 streets are plowed only when snow accumulations completely block traffic movement, or when a Snow Emergency has been declared.
Track our snow plows#
You can track our snow plows in real time; our snow plow tracker (linked below) shows where plows are currently and where they've been in the last few hours.
Note: Snow removal efforts on smaller, residential streets can include vehicles and equipment not equipped with GPS tracking. Our plow tracking map won't show the status of all residential snow removal operations.
Snow shoveling responsibilities#
City code requires residents to keep the sidewalks in front of their property "free and clear of snow and ice" within 24 hours of accumulation.
If you have any questions about this requirement, contact our Neighborhood Services team at 970-224-6046.