The City of Farmington evaluates each snowfall individually and responds based on conditions, safety, and fiscal responsibility.

Plowing Threshold and Decision-Making

Generally, the City plows residential streets when snowfall reaches approximately four inches; however, this threshold is not absolute, and conditions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. School bus routes and emergency routes may be plowed more frequently. For example:

• Earlier this season, we plowed local streets when snowfall was under four inches because the snow was beginning to melt, temperatures were dropping rapidly, and the conditions would have resulted in three to four inches of icy ruts, creating unsafe travel.
• Last week’s snowfall was below four inches and was not hard-packed, allowing for reasonable navigation on local streets.
• Also, when we do plow, the City receives complaints regarding snow being deposited at the ends of driveways—an unavoidable part of plowing operations. (To reduce being blocked in by plow snow, residents can shovel the snow in the street on the left side at the end of their driveway.)

The road conditions are continuously monitored by Farmington Department of Public Works, as well as Public Safety.

Snow Emergency Process

• The City typically declares a Snow Emergency when forecasts indicate 6 inches or more of snow.
• Once declared, residents are notified via:
• TextMyGov
• City social media channels and
• Farmgov.com
• A Snow Emergency requires all vehicles to be removed from roadways within 12 hours so streets can be plowed curb-to-curb.
• Snow Emergencies help ensure clear access for emergency responders throughout all neighborhoods.
• Residents can park on the street again after the called Snow Emergency once it is announced the Emergency has ended.

Resident Reminders

• Residents are responsible for keeping sidewalks clear of snow.