Snowy Streets 101: Yorkton Snow Clearing Guide
Winter has arrived, and with it comes the beauty of snow-covered landscapes. However, as the City of Yorkton transforms into a winter wonderland, it's essential to ensure that our streets remain safe and accessible for all residents. That's where our dedicated snow-clearing team steps in, and we're excited to help you understand and appreciate our city's snow-clearing processes.
The big picture: Yorkton has 172 KM of roads to plow when the snow falls, this is the same distance from Yorkton to Regina.
Snow Clearing priority in brief:
- Highways & main roads. (2 inches) 1st Priority Map
- Collector streets. (2 inches) 2nd Priority Map
- Residential streets by zones that are followed according to curbside pickup. (4 inches) Residential Map
- Back lanes - Only those used for primary access to properties. (6 inches)
For more details about the city's snow clearing check our snow policy.
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Residential Snow Clearing
After clearing priority streets, our city employees focuses on residential streets, following a zone-base schedule, coordinated with curbside pickup. Residential Map
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The big picture: The city has established two primary snow removal route areas
- The Blue Routes: Encompass the downtown business district
- The Red Routes: Cover the main arterial streets citywide
The parking ban is in force for 72 hours. BLUE AREA is in force from 11 P.M to 7 A.M
Note: Failure to relocate vehicles during a snow route ban may result in fines & towing
FAQs
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Snow FAQs
- Who is responsible for clearing sidewalks located in proximity to schools or within school zones?
- What is the rationale behind the City’s decision not to undertake hauling snow from residential streets?
- What is the City’s policy regarding the clearing of sidewalks, and why are not all sidewalks cleared?
- What are the reasons behind the City’s decision not to employ signage to provide residents with a 24-hour notice before street cleaning operations?
- Why does the City hire contractors for snow removal, particularly considering the presence of new infrastructure? Shouldn’t the City have sufficient equipment and manpower to independently manage snow removal operations?
- What is the rationale behind the City’s decision to conduct residential street cleaning operations during nighttime hours?
- How do I avoid possible damage to my property from snow plows?
- Why are some of the pathways cleared before the main streets?
- What is the City’s strategy for deploying snow fences to mitigate the drifting of snow onto the streets, and are there plans to increase their usage?
- Despite my efforts to maintain a clear sidewalk around my property, I have observed that the City’s snow plows deposit snow onto it after I’ve cleaned it. Could you please explain the reasoning behind this practice?
- Following the City’s street plowing, I’ve encountered a substantial ridge in my driveway. Is there a protocol in place for the City to address and clear such ridges?
- I have observed that intersections remain unsanded despite my arrival to work. Could you please elucidate the method employed for determining the prioritization of sanding locations?
- Are all back lanes cleared after every snow fall? How do you determine which areas are a priority?
- To whom does the responsibility for maintaining cleanliness on the sidewalks in front of businesses fall?
- What is the rationale behind the City depositing snow onto my lawn, and what measures are taken to minimize its impact on the lawn’s condition?
- Why does my small local street always seem to be the last street to get plowed?
- Who is responsible for clearing snow at the intersections of Highway 9 and Broadway, as well as Highway 9 and York Road? is it the jurisdiction of the City or the Highways department?
- What is the rationale behind the limited application of sanding and salting on sidewalks, and what factors dictate their usage?
- Who is responsible for the maintenance of pedestrian pathways, and who oversees the upkeep of sidewalks?
- What specific rules decide when to use snow hauling instead of plowing high snowbanks on residential streets?
- How can I help prevent street flooding from melting ice and snow?
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Bylaw Fast Facts - Snow
