West Kelowna snow and ice removal

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The District of West Kelowna reminds residents that priority snow removal is done in the area.

As the white powder continues to fall, the District of West Kelowna has some general information about snow removal in the area. 

Snow removal is conducted on a priority basis with the top priority being arterial and collector roads, transit routes and roads with steep grades. School zones, school bus routes, town centres and population centres are also prioritized before all other local roads.

It is important to note that during times of heavy and persistent snowfalls, road crews must continue to focus on higher priority roads in the municipality. This can lead to a delay in snow removal on local roads.

Residents can help with snow removal efforts by making room for the plows. During times of heavy or persistent snowfalls, residents are asked not to park vehicles on street to ensure plows are able to efficiently remove snow from West Kelowna roads. 

Residents are asked to note that snow plows cannot avoid depositing snow in front of driveways when clearing streets. The District’s priority is to provide safe travel lanes for motorists. To minimize the amount of snow left in front of driveways, please shovel snow to the left side (when facing the property).

Residents are required to clear snow from sidewalks and pedestrian accesses fronting their properties within 24 hours of snowfall. The District of West Kelowna clears sidewalks and walkways adjacent to civic buildings and in the vicinity of select pedestrian accesses and parks.

Waste collection bins should be placed in a cleared area near the curb whenever possible. Please put out bins by 7 a.m. on the date of collection and remove snow from the lids. Please do not place carts in an area where they will obstruct snow plows, traffic or pedestrians.