Snow and Ice Operational Priorities
The Flagstaff City Council approved a community snow policy, which sets priorities for plowing:
| 0" to 4" |
First Priorities Only |
| 4" to 8" |
First Priorities, Second Priorities within 12 hours after the end of the storm |
| 8" to 12" |
First priorities, Second Priorities within 18 hours after the end of the storm |
| over 12" |
First priorities, Second Priorities within 36 hours after the end of the storm |
First priorities consist of:
- Main Arterials
- Downtown
- Mountain Line Transit Routes
- FUSD School Bus Routes
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Second priorities consist of:
- Residential Streets and Cul-de-sacs
- Commercial Streets
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Seasonal Parking Restrictions
Seasonal parking restrictions are strictly enforced by the Flagstaff Police Department from November 1 to April 1 regardless of the presence or absence of snow. No parking is allowed on city streets or alleys between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 7:00 am per
City Ordinance, 9-01-001-003. Additionally, parking on sidewalks is prohibited by Arizona State Law.
Clearing of Private Property
Deposit on Public Thoroughfares: It shall be unlawful for any person within the corporate limits of the City to remove or cause to be removed any snow or ice from any private property within said City and place or deposit same upon a public street, avenue, alley or sidewalk within the City City Ordinance, 8-03-001-004.
Please consider assisting neighbors who may be unable to clear their sidewalks.
Clearing of Sidewalks
In the City of Flagstaff, it is the responsibility of home and business owners to keep their sidewalks clear of any snow, ice or debris. This is to be done within 24 hours after accumulation per
City Ordinance, 8-03-001-004.
Please consider assisting neighbors who may be unable to clear their sidewalks.
Snow Berm Relocation Assistance
The City of Flagstaff Parks Section offers citizens with disabilities a program to remove the snow from the end of their driveways. For more information regarding this program please review the assistance
requirements and complete the
application (if applicable) or contact the Public Works Administrative Specialist at (928) 213-2175.
Safety Tips For Driving in the Snow
- Slow down and be patient when you drive
- Only drive when necessary
- Be considerate of other drivers and snow removal crews
- Keep areas in front of driveways and mailboxes clear
- Keep children off of snow stacked in cul-de-sacs and other temporary locations until it can be removed
- Drive at least 50 feet behind cinder trucks - vehicles traveling too closely to cinder trucks reduce the effectiveness of laying cinders and can result in damage to your vehicle
Statistics
To plow the 634 lane-miles (approximately 2500 plow-miles) of city streets, the Streets Section utilizes:
- 36 pieces of equipment, capable of operating around the clock
- Seasonal operators to perform snow and ice operations
For questions regarding snow and ice operations, please contact:
- Streets Section at (928) 213-2175
- After hours, please leave a message at (928) 774-1605 or email us
