City of Vernon/this file image show snows plows in the downtown

By VernonMatters staff

snow clearance schedule

City crews ready for winter

Nov 16, 2024 | 3:10 PM

The first flurries of snow hit the Okanagan Saturday, soon after the city confirmed its ducks are in a row regarding winter street clearance.

“City of Vernon snow clearing equipment and personnel are ready for the season and trucks are ready if required,” said Ian Adkins, Manager, Roads, Drainage & Airport said in a media release Friday. “Our crews clear roads, lanes and cul-de-sacs on a priority basis, according to the City’s Snow and Ice Control Policy.”

• Priority 1 Roads – arterials, collectors, bus routes, school zones and selected problem areas
• Priority 2 Roads – all remaining roads except lanes and cul-de-sacs
• Priority 3 Roads – lanes and cul-de-sacs

Each snow and ice event is different, so depending on the scope and length of the snow event, it could take crews up to 72 hours to reach all portions of the City, once the snow has stopped falling. If the snow continues to fall, crews may be required to return to Priority 1 routes to keep our city moving.

Citizens are reminded that sidewalks adjacent to residential and commercial properties are the responsibility of the resident or tenant. It’s important these areas are kept clear for the safety of everyone who uses them.

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Police convene at the Days Inn Friday evening

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15 centimetres of fresh snow

Snowfall warning issued for the Coquihalla

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When shoveling sidewalks and driveways, please do not pile snow on travel lanes, storm drains, fire hydrants or bus pickup/drop-off areas, as these create issues for travel and safety concerns for the community.

For more information on the City’s snow and ice program, here is a brief video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P62DBhvtgpk.