Snow Control Service Level Changes

Windrow Assistance Service

Recent news: July 10, 2025 - City Council continues snow and ice pilot program for another year

The City is piloting its Windrow Assistance Service for a second year. This subscription-based program is open to residents who live along snow routes and experience mobility challenges clearing snow from their property.

To sign up or confirm eligibility for the program, residents must contact 311 (by calling 311 during business hours or using the live chat at lethbridge.ca).

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.

Snow Routes

Not sure if you live on a snow route? Check the live Snow Plow Tracker Map or view Lethbridge's snow route network. Parking signs on snow routes have a blue snowflake tab to help identify them.

Snow route parking restrictions - how do they work?

When heavy snowfall happens or is expected to happen, the City’s Transportation department will assess the need to plow snow routes.

If there is a need, the City will activate and announce snow routes.

• All vehicles must be moved off the street within 24 hours of the announcement.
• Any vehicles left parked on-street may receive a parking ticket and/or have snow plowed around their vehicle.

Once there is no longer a need, the City will deactivate snow routes, and on-street parking can resume.

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 vehicles off the street, 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.

Parked vehicles that impede plowing may be at risk of damage from heavy equipment and result in snow piles left on the street. Be a great neighbour by moving your vehicles when snow routes are activated and reminding others to do the same.