Snow Removal
Notice:
- Vehicles will be towed if left on a city street & not moved for 48 hours. If it snows the vehicle must be moved within 24 hours. This includes all streets north of the airport.
- The City of Gunnison is testing a voluntary parking system to help expediate snow removal. During snow removal operations, citizens are asked to park on the even side of the street on even days of the month, and on the odd side of the street during odd days of the month. Thank you for your cooperation.
Snow Season in Gunnison Colorado
With a 120 lane miles of streets to maintain, it is important that the residents understand the City's snow removal program. Your cooperation is very much appreciated. The City's fleet of snow plowing equipment is readied as soon as snow is forecast. Snow plowing and sanding are done whenever it is determined to be needed, 24 hours a day. After 5:00 PM, on weekends and on holidays, citizens are asked to call the Police Dispatch non-emergency number, 641.8000, to report icy conditions. The crews are on call at all times during the during the winter months to plow and sand the streets to make travel as safe as possible. Sander trucks spread a mixture of calcium chloride and sand to increase traction and to help melt ice. Much of the plowing is done at night when there is less traffic on the streets. Equipment operators often work very long shifts and are very appreciative of courteous drivers and residents. Please help them so they can help you.
When Will My Street Be Plowed?
The following priorities have been set for plowing and sanding: hazardous intersections; emergency routes; main street, Tomichi Avenue; local streets. When a major storm occurs, it may be necessary to temporarily delay the lower priorities in order to keep Main Street, Tomichi Ave., Emergency and School Routes open for travel. Alleys are our lowest priority and will be plowed when possible.
Why Did They Plow In My Driveway and/or Sidewalk?
A most frequent complaint from residents is that their driveways and sidewalks have been plowed full of snow by the plows. While this is an inconvenience, it is necessary if streets are to be cleared for travel for travel in a timely, cost- effective manner. If snow and ice are allowed to remain on the streets, it causes poor drainage and deterioration of asphalt. Safety is another factor. Many streets are bordered by parking spaces. Allowing snow to pile up can create a hazard by forcing parked cars and bicyclists closer to traffic as more snow accumulates. Therefore, plow drivers will try to clear the streets to the curb line. The elderly and disabled may call the Public Works department at 641.8020 for information on snow removal services available to them.
Downtown Snow Removal
In the downtown area, snow is plowed during the night (generally beginning about midnight) with snow being pushed to the middle streets by graders. Loaders or snow blowers scoop the ice and snow and place it in trucks to be haled to a designated dump site.
My Car Was Towed - Now What?
When the City has your car towed, you can call the Police Department at 641.8000 to find out where it has been taken.
Citizen Responsibilities
Snow and ice can create hazards. We appreciate your help in preventing pedestrian injuries resulting from falls on icy sidewalks or from being forced to walk in the street due to unclear or icy sidewalks. Residents are required by ordinance to clear their sidewalks of snow. Please remember that it is illegal to push snow into the street from driveways or any private property.
City Ordinance required parked vehicles to be moved every 24 hours. Citizen cooperation in moving vehicles off the streets will aid in providing safe streets in Gunnison.
The cooperation among residences, businesses, and the City can significantly improved snow removal in Gunnison. Working together, the City and our citizens can make the snow removal program a success
Snow Removal Hotline: 641.8020
For more information, please contact the City Public Works Department at 641.8020