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1. Can I park my car on the shoulder of the road?

At least 10 unobstructed feet on either side of the pavement are necessary for snow storage. Any vehicle parked on the shoulder is an impediment to snow removal and a traffic hazard; they will be towed. If your vehicle should become disabled or you are unable to continue driving due to adverse conditions, park as far off the road as possible, activate your emergency flashers, and contact the Snowmass Village Police Department immediately at 970-923-5330.

2. Why is our street always plowed last? Why can’t we ever be first?

After plowing the first and second priority streets, the residential streets are next. Snow accumulation is greater on the north-facing slopes, therefore requiring Wood Run and Ridge Run subdivisions to be plowed before Melton Ranch, the Snowmass Club area, and Horse Ranch. The Road Division’s snow removal strategy provides details on road priority.

3. Can the Town remove the snow that plows leave in my driveway?

The Town is responsible for plowing 39 miles of roadway. When the snow starts falling, time is of the essence to clear roadways and make them as safe as possible. In the process, snow plows leave a windrow of snow on the side of the plow and in front of driveways. This is not intentionally done by the snow plow drivers and is unavoidable. In most cases, the windrow is in the Town’s right-of-way and it is too costly and time consuming for the Town to remove it from all driveways. 

We ask that homeowners pitch in and not plow the windrow back on the roadway because this creates a traffic hazard. 

4. Why do the plows damage my yard and landscaping?

The snowplows need to extend their blades up to ten feet from the pavement edge. This may cause snow to be pushed up as far as thirty feet from the pavement edge. If your landscaping is located in the Town’s right-of-way, it should be removed.

5. Why are all the main roads not cleared of snow by 8 a.m.?

Many snowstorms start after 5 a.m. or later, causing plow schedule delays. Late morning snowstorms cause a daylong gridlock on the roads and plows can’t keep up. Cleanup of the snow is scheduled for 3 a.m. on the next morning. We encourage everyone to use the Snowmass Village Shuttle for transportation.

6. Is there a weight limit on Snowmass Village roads?

Yes. The Town issues and enforces seasonal vehicle weight limitations which requires that all vehicles must not exceed 40,000 pounds GVW on all Town roads between March 15 and June 15 of every year—with an exemption available on some roads. To view a list of exempt roads, and to apply for an exemption, fill out the seasonal weight limit exemption application and submit to the Public Works Department at 3745 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village, CO 81615, or by mail at P.O. Box 5010, Snowmass Village, CO 81615.