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Snow clearance in Spokane

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Spokane sets its snow clearance around a season that runs from November 15 to March 15. When four inches or more falls, city crews move to 24/7 operations for a Full-City Plow, which the city expects to take about three days. That means your street may wait, so the driveway and sidewalk are often yours to deal with first. Residents and businesses must keep sidewalks shoveled, and the city asks for a 36-inch cleared path. Before you hire a plow or shovel crew, ask where they will put the snow. City code says snow from private premises may not be plowed into streets or other public right-of-way. Snow from sidewalks and driveway approaches may go in planting strips or onto berms made by city plows, as long as it doesn't block traffic signs or signals or create a hazard. Ask for a written quote that names the trigger depth, the areas covered and how they handle ramps and approaches.

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What to know in Spokane

  • Spokane's snow season runs from November 15 to March 15. During a larger snowfall of four inches or more, crews move to 24/7 operations for a "Full-City Plow", which the city expects to take about three days.

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  • In Spokane, residents and businesses must keep their sidewalks shoveled. The city asks for a 36-inch cleared path, with a goal of finishing by 9 a.m. after a snowfall, and for ADA ramps to be cleared too.

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  • The November 2015 windstorm knocked out power to 180,000 Avista customers in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Many Spokane County residents were still without power on their seventh day.

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  • The November 1996 ice storm left more than 100,000 Avista customers without power. The article says ice-covered branches and lines made conditions extremely hazardous for line crews.

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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 Spokane

Can a plow contractor push my snow into the street in Spokane?

No. Spokane's code says snow or ice from private premises may not be plowed into or placed on streets or other public right-of-way. Ask any contractor in advance where they will pile your snow, and get that in writing so you are not left exposed to a code problem. City of Spokane Code Enforcement (source, opens in a new tab)

Where can snow from my sidewalk and driveway approach go?

The code allows snow from sidewalks and driveway approaches to go in planting strips or onto berms made by city plows. It must not block traffic signs or signals or create a hazard. Tell your contractor this rule so they place the snow correctly. City of Spokane Code Enforcement (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow clearance quote include?

Ask for the areas covered, such as driveway, walkways and ramps, the snow depth that triggers a visit, and where snow will be piled. Also ask about timing, how roof work is handled, and whether the contractor carries insurance. Get it all written down before the season starts.

How do I compare snow removal quotes?

Compare like with like: the same areas, the same trigger depth, and the same response time. Check whether pricing is per visit or seasonal, and what happens in a heavy storm. Ask each contractor for proof of insurance, and for references you can contact yourself.

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