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Snow clearance in Winnipeg

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Winnipeg's snow history shapes how people think about clearing it. The April 1997 blizzard brought over 23 consecutive hours of blizzard conditions, the longest since records began in 1955, and the melt that followed more than doubled normal spring runoff ahead of the Flood of the Century. In April 2022, a storm closed every metro-Winnipeg school division for the first time in 25 years. Heavy late-season snow here is a real possibility, so it helps to arrange clearing before you need it. There is also a city rule to know: under the City's snow clearing policy, windrows of plowed snow more than 20 cm high are normally removed from front street driveway approaches during the street plowing operation, in the same shift. Before you hire a plow or driveway service, ask whether the contract covers the windrow at the end of your driveway, how they handle repeat visits after a big storm, and whether they carry liability insurance. Ask for the terms in writing, including how snowfall triggers a visit.

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What to know in Winnipeg

  • The April 1997 blizzard was the worst recorded blizzard snowfall in Winnipeg in a century, passing a 1966 storm that left 38.1 cm. Runoff from the melting snow later more than doubled the normal spring levels and set the stage for the Flood of the Century.

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  • During the April 2022 snowstorm, all metro-Winnipeg school divisions closed. CBC reported it was the first time in 25 years that weather had forced all of them to shut.

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Before you hire

  1. Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.

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  2. Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.

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  3. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

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Questions about hiring in Winnipeg

Does the City clear the snow left at the end of my driveway?

Under the City of Winnipeg's snow clearing policy, windrows of plowed snow more than 20 cm high are normally removed from front street driveway approaches during street plowing, in the same shift as the street. Smaller windrows are not covered by that rule, so ask a contractor whether they will handle them. City of Winnipeg (source, opens in a new tab)

Why plan for snow clearing early in a Winnipeg winter?

Winnipeg has seen severe late-season storms. The April 1997 blizzard brought over 23 consecutive hours of blizzard conditions, and an April 2022 storm closed all metro-area school divisions. Arranging a service before the heavy snow arrives means you are not searching while roads and driveways are already blocked. Global News (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow clearing quote or contract include?

Ask for the areas covered, such as driveway, walkway and the end-of-driveway windrow, and what amount of snowfall triggers a visit. It should say whether repeat visits after one storm are included, how payment works, and whether the company carries liability insurance for damage to your property.

How do I compare quotes from different snow removal services?

Compare like with like. Check the snowfall trigger, the timing of visits, whether windrows and walkways are included, and whether the price is per visit or per season. Ask each company about insurance and how you can reach them during a storm. A lower quote may cover less.

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