Oct. 20, 2020 Update

As the snow began to fall this morning, City of Plymouth plow crews began applying anti-icing measures to bridges. City crews began plowing main roads to scrape away slush around 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Though some of the initial snowfall may melt, city staff will return early tomorrow to inspect and treat roads and bridges, as needed. If conditions change, city crews are ready to respond.  

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Snow Removal Reminders

The City of Plymouth reminds residents of its snow removal policy and encourages them to sign up for snow emergency alert emails. 

• Sign up for snow emergency alerts – Residents should keep up-to-date on snow emergency information. Sign up for snow emergency alert emails.
• Snow plowing threshold – A snowfall of 2 inches or more triggers a snow emergency. For snowfalls of less than 2 inches, the city treats and plows main roadways. During any snow event, drivers should give plow operators plenty of room to do their jobs and parents should stay alert to keep children safe when plows are in the neighborhood.
• Service time – While each snow event is unique, the goal is to have streets and cul-de-sacs cleared within nine hours after snow quits falling, based on an average snowfall. Additionally, after a citywide plow has been completed and the full plow crew goes home to rest, the city retains a small crew to handle routine follow-up calls.

Follow Parking Regulations

Parking is prohibited on all streets after a 2-inch snowfall until the street has been plowed curb-to-curb. Violators may be ticketed and towed. Plymouth also has a year-round ordinance that prohibits parking on city streets from 2-5 a.m.

Shovel Smart

Use these tips when clearing snow around your property:

• Do not shovel, plow or blow snow into the street. In addition to being illegal, blowing snow in the street makes it difficult to clear roadways.
• Keep mailboxes clear to ensure postal delivery.
• If it’s likely that streets will be plowed on collection day, place refuse and recycling containers a few feet back in the driveway to prevent waste from being scattered.
• Help clear snow and ice around fire hydrants and storm drains.

For more information regarding Plymouth’s snow plowing policies and procedures, visit plymouthmn.gov/snow.