Snow and ice clearing update

This page will be updated during all winter snow storms, and throughout the week following a snow event, in order to give Calgarians frequent updates on road conditions.

Before, during and after snowfall we provide updates and important information for Calgarians. The City responds to snow events using a Council-approved priority snow plan. This plan follows priorities set out by The City’s Winter Maintenance Policy.

Areas not cleared by The City

The City does not have Council approval or budget to:

  • Remove snow on residential streets, and most roadways.
    • Residential streets are always monitored following each snow event; crews will level ruts and apply materials as needed
  • Clear sidewalks bordering private homes or businesses; this is the responsibility of the home/business owner
  • Clear back lanes or alleyways
  • Clear snow on engineered walkways: the pedestrian/cycling thoroughfares located between private properties, usually with a barrier at either end to prevent motorized access

Calgary’s Provincial Highways

Snow operations on Stoney Trail, Deerfoot Trail and Tsuut’ina Trail / Southwest Ring Road are managed by the province of Alberta. Visit 511 Alberta Road Report for current road conditions, or report a concern:

  • On Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail North, call Carmacks Maintenance Services at 403-543-8750.
  • On Stoney Trail S.E., call Mainroad Chinook Contracting at 1-877-898-7623.
  • On Tsuut’ina Trail / Southwest Ring Road, call Alberta Highway Services Ltd. at 403-212-0565

Current snow condition notifications

Visit this page to stay up-to-date on current conditions and City operations, and/or:

  • Watch or listen to local weather reports
  • Follow @yyctransport on X (formerly Twitter)
  • Call 311 and listen to the automated message

Our crews work to maintain good driving conditions following snowfall, but some roads can still be icy and snow covered. Adapt to the current conditions: slow down, watch for ice and leave plenty of space.

To report safety issues related to snow on Calgary roads, please submit an online service request.

For all other snow-related concerns, visit the Snow and ice concerns page and select the eService button that best fits your concern.

  • Parking is allowed on Snow Routes

    Current status: Parking ban not declared

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City crews at the ready with snowy weather on horizon

  • Road Conditions map

    View the Road Conditions map to see real-time information on which roads have been plowed.

  • Priority 1 and 2 Routes map

    To see which streets are cleared as Priority 1 and 2 routes, visit the Snow and Ice Control Priority Routes map.

  • Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail

    511

    Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail are maintained by the Province of Alberta. Visit Alberta’s Road Reports site for current conditions.

  • Report snow and ice concerns

    311

    Contact 311 to report safety or accessibility issues caused by snow and ice.