Snow Routes (Phase 2: Winter 2023 - 2025)

Recent News: July 9, 2024 - Council approves pilot program to improve resident accessibility for winter and maintain cost-savings.

The City is piloting a new program open to help residents who live on a snow routes clear a passage through windrows after plowing. The service is designed to support those facing challenges with mobility and accessibility related to navigating windrows, and who do not have an alternative solution. Please see the program details to consider applicability to your household.

• To be part of the pilot program this winter, snow route residents who have accessibility or mobility challenges related to navigating windrows can call 311 for more information about the service and sign up process.
• Homes without driveways may have a windrow clearing at the curb, marked with paint for visibility. Please, don't block access to these spots once on-street parking resumes.

Find out if you use on-street parking along a snow route by checking the live Snow Plow Tracker Map and view the entire snow route network. If you use parking lanes on a snow route, you will need to adjust on-street parking usage. Snow route parking signs have an additional blue snowflake tab to identify the routes.

Temporary on-street parking restrictions on snow routes - how does it work?

1. When a heavy snow event occurs (or is expected), the City’s Transportation department will assess the need to plow snow routes.
2. If deemed necessary, the City will announce that snow routes active – see below to find out how.
3. All vehicles must be moved off of on-street parking within 24 hours of the announcement.
4. Any vehicles left parked on-street may receive a parking ticket and/or have snow plowed around their vehicle.
5. Once snow is cleared, the City will announce that the snow routes are no longer active and on-street parking can resume.

When you see snow, make sure you know.

To find out when snow routes are activated, use these tools to stay informed:

• Download the Lethbridge Loop app on your mobile device to receive snow routes alerts. For Android and Apple devices.
• Follow our social media channels:

• Visit Lethbridge.ca - see the News Centre for up-to-date announcements
• Visiting Lethbridge.ca/snow
• Call 311 to verify snow route status

Be proactive - have a parking plan.

Parking alternatives include off-street parking pads or driveways, and parking on a nearby street that is not on a snow route. Make sure to move all on-street vehicles, including trailers RVs. Plan ahead for visitor parking and when the vehicle owners in your household are away from home for extended periods of time.

Plowing on snow routes - what do I need to know?

Along the snow routes, snow will be plowed to the right of the road and a windrow may develop along driveways, curbs, and boulevards. Plowing is the most efficient way to clear snow from roadways, but the windrows created may require shoveling after the plows have passed. Plows may also have to push snow into the parking lane to clear the road, which will limit on-street parking availability. Vehicles left parked on-street impede plowing, may be at risk of damage from heavy equipment, and result in snow piles left on the street and around parked vehicles. Be a great neighbor by moving your vehicles when snow routes are activated and reminding others to do the same.