About Winter Maintenance

Snow Removal

Piling Snow to the Right

Winter Tips - Slow Down

Winter Tips - Don't Crowd the Plow

Winter Tips - Don't Let Children Play in Roadside Snowbanks

Snow Removal

There is no magical amount of snowfall required before plowing begins.  We aim to have roads convenient for travel as early as possible following a snow event.

Heavily traveled county roads and problem areas are the first to be addressed.  Lower volume neighborhood and rural streets are plowed next.

We designed our policies to provide the highest possible quality of service.  Unpredictable weather events and financial constraints make it impossible to make winter roads absolutely safe.  Please be patient with us as we strive to keep your roads open.

When a significant snow or ice event occurs, it will take approximately 24 hours from the end of the storm to clear the main paved roads.  Clearing on gravel roads and subdivision streets will most likely begin 36 to 48 hours after the last snowflake has fallen.  All streets should be cleared within 96 to 120 hours from the end of the storm.  Significant delays to this schedule are probable if heavy winds and drifting are experienced after the end of the snowfall.

Piling Snow to the Right

Snowplows operate by pushing snow to the right.  Piling snow to the right of your driveway and mailbox (as you face the road) will help reduce the amount of snow pushed into or in front of your driveway and mailbox.  Snow must be piled as to not obstruct motorist vision.

"A person shall not remove, or cause to be removed, snow, ice, or slush onto or across a roadway or the shoulder of a roadway in a manner which obstructs the safety vision of the driver of a motor vehicle other that off-road vehicles.  A person shall not deposit, or cause to be deposited, snow, ice or slush on any roadway or highway."  (MCL 257.677a)

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Slow Down

Most snow- or ice-related accidents are caused by driving at speeds too fast for existing conditions.

Don't Crowd the Plow

Motorists should keep a safe distance between their vehicles and snowplows.  Plowing may result in a cloud of snow limiting visibility and/or may throw ice, rocks or salt.  Always watch for the unexpected.

Don't Let Children Play in Roadside Snowbanks

Even at low speeds, snowplows throw large amounts of snow great distances from the roadway.  This snow can make it difficult for the driver to see children.