Snow Response - DSNY

New York City Department of Sanitation


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Snow Planning
Snow & Ice Removal from Sidewalks

Snow Planning

Snow & Ice Removal from Sidewalks


Snow Response

In the winter, you can see us spreading salt, plowing, and melting and hauling away snow. But for us, snow response is a year-round process. We plan and organize months before winter weather conditions strike. And we are continually evaluating our productivity, success, and strategies.

Read our Snow Operations FAQ.

Clearing Snow and Ice

We clear snow and ice from city streets, but property owners are responsible for shoveling their sidewalks. Property owners MUST clear a path that is at least four feet wide so that people can safely pass.

Learn more about the requirements for clearing snow and ice.

Make a Snow or Ice Complaint

Snow or ice on a sidewalk

Snow or ice on a street or highway

PlowNYC

We begin plowing every single street in NYC as soon as two inches of snow has fallen. During snow events, you can track our snow removal progress citywide. Track our snow removal with PlowNYC.

Become an Emergency Snow Shoveler

Get paid to help keep New Yorkers safe after winter storms.

Find out more about becoming an Emergency Snow Shoveler.