Snow Plowing

Littleton’s Public Works Department is committed to providing regular snow and ice control measures on city streets.

Snowplowing priorities:

• Priority 1, 2 and 3 streets will receive routine service during all snowstorms (see map at bottom of page).
• During heavy snowstorms or higher-intensity snowfall, crews focus on Priority 1 streets.
• When Littleton receives 8 or more inches of snow, after Priority 1-3 streets have been cleared, crews will begin plowing Priority 4 areas if conditions persist.
• Protected bike lanes and crossing refuge islands will be serviced following high-priority city-owned sidewalks and parking lots, using specialized equipment to fit into these smaller spaces.
• The city’s protected bike lanes are plowed after the clearing of adjacent streets to avoid re-covering the lanes with snow and ice.

The city's winter preparedness includes:

• Seven snowplow/sanders and one reserve truck;
• One specialized small plow for protected bike lanes and other tight areas;
• A large motor grader, one front-end loader and two backhoes for cutting ice and significant snow accumulations;
• 700 tons of Ice Slicer, 10,000 gallons of magnesium chloride;
• Nineteen drivers and four supervisors trained and available 24/7 for snow call-outs;
• Employees from the department's Grounds Division for clearing city-owned sidewalks and parking lots.

The Colorado Department of Transportation manages snow and ice control on Santa Fe Drive, Belleview Avenue (east of Federal Boulevard), Platte Canyon Road and C-470.

Read the City of Littleton snow and ice control plan(PDF, 2MB)

Clear Sidewalks Keep the Community Safe

City ordinance requires property owners and occupants to remove snow and ice from sidewalks (including RTD bus stops) within 24 hours after snowfall has stopped.

When winter weather hits, it’s important for everyone to do their part to keep sidewalks safe and passable.

Clearing sidewalks promptly helps prevent slips, falls, and injuries for neighbors, delivery drivers, children walking to school, and anyone else using neighborhood walkways. If ice forms and cannot be removed, sand, salt, or another suitable material should be applied to improve traction.

Failure to clear sidewalks within the required time frame may result in a code violation and fines. More importantly, it puts neighbors at risk!

 For more information view City Code 7-1-3(G)

Contact the city with snow related issues via SeeClickFix

Snow Priority Route Map

Snow route priority map (larger image)(PDF, 1MB)