Snow Removal & Ice Control

Snow and Ice Control is completed by the Public Works department following the end of a snow event. The Town of Pilot Butte follows a Priority Snow Removal Map in order to plan and prioritize snow removal throughout the Town. Main transportation and emergency vehicle access routes are priority, shown in purple on the map, including School Clearing areas. Residential roads are secondary priority, shown in yellow. Priorities are subject to change based on circumstances and will be determined by Management.

After the grader has completed the snow removal, the roads are sanded with a salt/sand mixture on priority basis following the Priority Snow Removal Map. Note: The salt loses it’s effectiveness once the temperature drops below about -10°C.

A salt/sand mixture available for our residents at the Maintenance Shop on Railway Avenue! Remember to bring your own container and shovel to obtain the sand/salt.

Additional Information from the Snow & Ice Control Policy 01-2025:

• The snow removal will begin once a snow event has ended and has resulted in 5cm or more of fallen or blown in snow. If conditions require, or at the Directors discretion, the snow removal may start at smaller accumulations of snow.
• Snow removal may be halted due to poor visibility to ensure the safety of the public and Town Staff or during extreme temperatures to avoid equipment failure.
• Snow and ice placed on municipal streets, sidewalks, pathways, or parking lots by individuals or companies is prohibited.
• The Public Works Department will ensure that windrows do not block access to private driveways. Due to space constraints a maximum 24-foot width section of a driveway will be cleared by Public Works.

Tips from the Town:

• Please be cautious and courteous when driving near the grader/snow removal equipment. We ask that you refrain from passing the equipment to keep everyone on the road safe!
• Add driveway markers to your property. This helps our operators effectively navigate the grader and know where the grass and property lines are.
• Please move portable basketball nets away from the street/boulevard.
• Register for VoyentAlert! The Town uses the VoyentAlert notification system to keep residents informed on day-to-day notices, general information and critical information, including snow removal notifications.