Snow Removal

During the wintertime, significant snowfall, icy roads, and low temperatures increase the hazards faced by drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Making sure our roads remain clear and safe is always our top priority.

What We Do

Our City dispatches snowplow operators when there is an accumulation of at least one inch of snow on the roadway. The plows continue snow removal until roads are deemed safe. Our snow removal operators are responsible for 70-plus miles of city streets, some of which require four to eight passes. We respond with a proactive approach - day or night as needed. City ordinance also requires that residents move their vehicles off of the street while there is an accumulation of snow or ice on the roadway.

Priority is given to streets that carry the largest traffic volume and lower-priority streets may be delayed until higher-priority streets have been cleared. Drivers should expect snow-packed or icy conditions on less active streets during intense, prolonged snowfall and during non-work hours. Plowing will continue until all streets have been cleared.

Additional Information

Plowing Priorities:

• First, major collector streets serving emergency facilities and heavy traffic.
• Second, clearing subdivisions and streets serving schools, City offices, etc.
• Third, all other city roads, including dead-end and cul-de-sacs

Plowing of State Street, 700 E, 3300 South, sections of 2100 S, highways, and other state roads, are performed by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT).

At the present time, South Salt Lake City Public Works has twelve drivers assigned to seven designated snow plow routes. The routes are shown on this map.

Sidewalk & Parking Lot Snow Removal

Parking lot and driveway maintenance is the responsibility of the property owner. Residents are required to clear the sidewalks in front of their residences of all snow and ice. For city properties, the Public Assets department clears parking lots and walkways. Please remember that it is illegal to dump snow or debris in city gutters or storm drains, and that snow should be shoveled onto your property and not onto the street or sidewalk.

City ordinance also requires that residents move their vehicles off of the street while there is an accumulation of snow or ice on the roadway.

You can see the corresponding City Codes for more information:

• City Code: Snow Removal
• City Code: Clogging gutters
• City Code: Obstructions/Encroachments
• City Code: Parking on Streets

City ordinance also requires that residents move their vehicles off of the street while there is an accumulation of snow or ice on the roadway.