Navigating Winter Weather Together
Winter in Bozeman means stunning snowy landscapes—and the need for proactive snow management. Keeping our streets and sidewalks clear isn’t just about safety; it’s about working together to maintain our beautiful, bustling community. Here’s how you can help!
Plowing Operations: Who Clears What?
🚜 Yellow City Plows: Cover main Snow Removal Routes, including arterial and collector streets, and business areas within city limits. Residential streets get cleared after four inches or more of snowfall.
🚧 Orange MDT Plows: Handle key roads like N. 19th, N. 7th, Main Street, and Huffine Lane. Concerns? Call 406-556-4700.
🏠 Private Roads (Blue Signs): Managed by HOAs or private snow removal companies. Contact your HOA for details.
🎓 MSU Campus Streets: Maintained by MSU Facilities. Reach them at 406-994-2107.
Winter Parking Etiquette: Give Plows Some Room!
✔️ Park Off-Street: Clear streets mean plows can do their job. Move your car during snowfalls and avoid long-term street parking (Bozeman Code Sec. 36.04.260).
✔️ Avoid Obstacles: Don’t park near driveways or mailboxes—this makes clearing snow tricky!
✔️ Heading Out of Town? Arrange off-street parking if you’ll be gone for more than 72 hours to avoid fines or towing.
🚫 No Snow Dumping: It’s illegal to deposit snow or ice onto streets (Bozeman Code Sec. 34.06.030).
Sidewalk Snow: Your Responsibility!
Shoveling sidewalks isn’t just courteous—it’s required! Clear snow within 24 hours of snowfall (Bozeman Code Sec. 34.06.020). Whether you grab a shovel, fire up your snowblower, or get help from a neighbor, keeping walkways safe benefits everyone.
FAQs About City Snow Equipment
- Plows & Graders: Work 24/7, using snow gates to minimize driveway snowbanks. Parking near mailboxes? That’s a no-go!
- Spreader Trucks: Treat icy roads with Ice Slicer, an eco-friendly salt mix, for extra grip.
Stay informed on snow removal updates with Bozeman’s Winter Operations Dashboard—because a well-prepped community is a happy one!