Image of a snowy street in Beaumont that has been partially cleared of slow. The focus is a yellow sign indicating snow removal in progress.

Snow & Ice Control

Snow comes every year and the City needs your help keeping winter roads as clear and safe as possible.

Snow clearing – a shared responsibility

Winter safety is a team effort. Residents and the City of Beaumont have a shared responsibility for snow and ice removal. Learn more about keeping our streets and sidewalks safe during the winter, and thanks for your continued partnership to keep our community safe and accessible all winter!

Interactive snow and ice map

Use our interactive snow and ice map to:

  • see which roads are cleared first based on priority levels
  • learn if any parking bans affect you
  • input your address to see when your neighbourhood is scheduled for clearing and
  • track snow clearing progress throughout the City.
Use the interactive map

Resident responsibilities

  • Clear snow and ice from sidewalks within 48 hours of the snowfall.
  • Free rock chips are available at the Beaumont Community Centre for added traction.

  • Never shovel snow onto the street or neighbouring properties.
  • Shovelling snow onto the road creates unsafe roads for vehicles and pedestrians, and it can increase flood risk when snow melts.
  • Shovelling snow onto the road or other adjacent properties may result in fines under the Community Standards Bylaw 1024-22 (sections 30-35) [pdf].

  • When parking bans are announced, vehicles need to be removed from the street so crews and equipment can do their job effectively and safely.
  • Temporary parking bans will be posted 48 hours before clearing begins.
  • Enter your address into the City’s interactive snow and ice service levels map for estimated snow clearing schedules.
  • Parking bans start at midnight starting on the date noted on temporary parking ban signs, as snow removal happens around the clock.
  • Vehicles left on the road during parking bans face a $250 fine and may be relocated or towed under Traffic Safety Bylaw 1026-23 (sections 58-59) [pdf]
More on parking bans

Image of a yellow fire hydrant in winter surrounding by a snow drift almost as tall as the hydrant. The snow around the hydrant has been cleared to allow 1.5m of access around it.

  • Remove all snow and ice off your car before driving – it’s a traffic violation, which could result in a ticket, and is a safety hazard to yourself, other drivers and pedestrians.

City responsibilities

  • City staff monitor the forecast and crews work 24/7 once snowfall reaches 5 cm or more, or drifting becomes significant.
  • Priority is given to arterial and collector roads with the highest volumes of traffic, like 50 Street and 50 Avenue.
  • Snow removal and parking ban schedules may change based on weather conditions, operational requirements or other factors.
  • Check the interactive snow and ice service levels map to input your address and view your area’s priority and schedule.

Priority service levels

Priority Roadways Conditions and Timeframe
P1
  • 50 Street
  • 50 Avenue
  • Emergency services
  • Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre (KNRRC)
  • Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre (BSRC)
  • Cleared within 24 hours after 5 cm of accumulated snow or equivalent snow drift
  • Cleared to maintain on-street parking and two-way traffic
P2
  • Inner ring road
  • Outer ring road
  • Surrounding rural roads
  • Service roads
  • Collector roads connecting outer ring road to exterior roads
  • School zones
  • City Hall access
  • Community centre access
  • Remaining commercial areas
  • Cleared after P1 roadways are complete
  • Cleared to maintain two-way traffic
P3
  • Residential through roads
  • Cleared once 15 cm or more of snowpack is measured from the centre of the road
  • Completed after P1 and P2 roads are done
P4
  • Residential non-through roads (local traffic only)
  • cul de sacs
  • Cleared once 20 cm or more of snowpack is measured from the centre of the road
  • Completed after P1, P2 and P3 roads are done
P5
  • Remaining parking lots
  • Residential alleys

  • Parking bans are called when 5 cm or more of snow or significant drifting occurs and vehicles need to be moved for the City to clear roads to maintain safety and access.
  • Not all snow events will lead to a parking ban.
  • Major routes (P1-P2) have permanent seasonal parking ban restrictions; temporary signs are posted on residential roads (P3-P5) 48 hours before clearing begins.
  • Parking bans start at midnight on the date noted on the signs. Crews work around the clock to remove snow until complete.
  • Vehicles must be removed from the street when a parking ban is in place. Vehicles that are not moved will be ticketed and towed.

Image of a snowy street in Beaumont that has been partially cleared of slow. The focus is a yellow sign indicating snow removal in progress.

Parking ban schedule changes

  • Snow removal and parking ban schedules may change based on weather conditions and operational requirements.
  • Forecasts are monitored closely, and schedules may be adjusted to maximize safe and effective snow removal.
  • For the most up-to-date information, view the interactive snow and ice map and follow the City of Beaumont’s social media accounts.

  • Before towing or ticketing, Municipal Enforcement will try to contact vehicle owners when possible.
  • Vehicles are relocated to the nearest street where snow clearing is not happening.
  • Towed vehicles receive a $250 ticket.
  • Need help finding your vehicle? Call Municipal Enforcement at 780-851-9992.

Related bylaws and policies

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Community Standards Bylaw

*Office Consolidation* Amended by: 1068-25, 1053-24. Regulates activities on public/private property and sets standards to support safety and good neighbour relations. Complements the Land Use Bylaw and informs planning and development decisions.

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Water and Wastewater Management Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to set forth the terms and conditions for the supply of water and sewer services in the City of Beaumont.

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Traffic Safety Bylaw

*Office consolidation* This bylaw regulates the use of roads, streets and highways in the City to protect the safety of people and property. It specifies fines for contraventions and may inform planning and development decisions.

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Snow and Ice Control Policy

Establishes snow and ice control service standards in order to provide a safe and reliable transportation network within the geographic boundaries of the City.