Are you ready for snow and ice? Help us keep roads and sidewalks clear and safe in winter months

The City of Port Moody is ready for snow and ice, with a 2024-25 Winter Road Maintenance Plan in place. We prepare a plan each year, with updates made as needed, based on the procedures and priorities outlined in our Winter Road Maintenance Policy. Are you ready? 

Resident, strata, and business owner responsibilities 

Before it snows, please make sure you are aware of your responsibilities as a resident, property/business owner, or strata manager. 

Clear sidewalks, curb letdowns, and more:

• Under the Sidewalk and Boulevard Bylaw Maintenance Bylaw, residents, strata corporations, and business owners are required to clear the sidewalks adjacent to their property by 10am for a Priority Pedestrian Route, or within 24 hours for other routes. Have your shovels – or your contractor with shovels – ready, as fines for violating the bylaw start at $100.
• Keep accessibility in mind. Clear curb letdowns, ramps used as alternatives to stairs, and accessible parking spots when working on sidewalks and parking lots. 

• Be sure to clear snow around fire hydrants to ensure emergency access. 

Make way for snowplows:

• Snowplows need room to pass safely and efficiently on all streets. As parked or abandoned cars can prevent the safe passage of plows and affect the progress of city-wide maintenance efforts during winter conditions, we ask all residents to avoid parking on the street whenever possible during snowfall events.
• Seasonal parking restrictions will be in effect in a few areas where it is especially difficult for snowplows to pass next to parked cars. Find more information and maps at portmoody.ca/snowandice. 

• When shoveling a driveway, avoid pushing snow into the road, as this can make it more difficult for plows to effectively clear the lanes and can result in snow being pushed back onto the sidewalk or your driveway. Instead, face your house and clear snow toward the left of your driveway – this also allows for clearer lines of sight for you and for vehicles on the road. 

Nominate a Snow Star:

• If someone helps you out this winter, let us know! We have a special recognition program for Snow Stars who go above and beyond in keeping roads and sidewalks clear. Take a moment to show your gratitude for a good neighbour by filling out our nomination form online at portmoody.ca/snowstars. 

City of Port Moody snow and ice response 

By the time the first flakes fall, our team is already out on Port Moody’s roads and sidewalks. When low temperatures or snow are in the forecast, we start by taking proactive measures such as applying anti-icing materials to roads and pedestrian areas. 

Road priorities:

• Once the snow starts, we clear and maintain roads based on a priority system that classifies roads as Priority 1, 2, or 3. We work around the clock to ensure access on Priority 1 and 2 routes and prioritize continued clearing based on the same system. Not sure about your road’s priority? View our snow response priorities for roads. 

Pedestrian area priorities:

• While sidewalks adjacent to private property are the responsibility of residents, strata corporations, and business owners, the City is responsible for the locations shown on our map of snow response priorities for pedestrian areas. We have a two-level priority system, with pedestrian areas within 800 metres of Inlet Centre and Moody Centre SkyTrain stations classified as Priority 1. 

Waste collection:

• Collection of garbage, green waste, recycling, and glass may be delayed or cancelled during extreme weather events. If collection is affected, we will notify residents via our website (portmoody.ca), social media channels, and our PoMobile solid waste app (available at Google Play and the Apple app store). 

Learn more 

Find out more about snow and ice removal at portmoody.ca/snowandice. Visit portmoody.ca/weather for tips on snow shoveling and winter driving, and for information on personal cold weather safety and prevention of frozen pipes on your property.