Snow Update #7 | February 4 at 1:30PM 🌨️
Here's your next update on these winter weather conditions. ❄️ Priority 1 routes are clear, Priority 2 routes are clear, and Priority 3 routes are 90% clear, with a small section currently being serviced on northside that have packed snow. We're aiming to be 100% complete by 3pm! ✔
No further precipitation is expected at this time, but we are preparing for cold temperatures.
🚛 Streets
* Clearing and widening all routes, plowing and applying salt/brine mix.
🌲 Parks
* Continuing to clear sidewalks and pathways
See an area of concern? Let us know! Report it via:
💻 http://portcoquitlam.ca/report
📱 Sort & Report App
📞 604.927.3111
Visit portcoquitlam.ca/snow for real-time updates.
Snow Update #6 | February 4 at 6:30am 🌨️
Good morning, Port Coquitlam! We received an additional snowfall overnight, and our crews are diligently working to clear the roads and ensure safe travel. Please be patient and allow for extra time during your commute this morning. Remember to give our snow removal teams plenty of space as they work to improve conditions for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Please clear the area fronting your property by 10AM. Keeping sidewalks clear helps ensure the safety of everyone, especially seniors and those with mobility challenges.
Waste collection is going ahead as scheduled. Please place your carts out.
🚛 Streets:
* 9 trucks focused on Priority 1’s Plowing and applying salt/brine mix.
* 2 tandems, 5 mini’s, 1 light duty, 1 loader
* 7am we will add 1 tandem, 3 mini’s and 4 light duty
🌳 Parks:
* A crew started at 3am clearing Priority 1 sidewalks and pathways
Stay informed with our live portal for real-time updates: portcoquitlam.ca/snow
🚨 See an area of concern? Let us know!
💻 portcoquitlam.ca/report
📱 Sort & Report App
📞 604.927.3111
City Services Update - 9:15am, February 3, 2025
- Waste collection is going ahead as scheduled.
- Childminding at Hyde Creek is cancelled today. Registrants will be notified by phone.
Snow Update #5 - 6:30 AM 🌨️ February 3, 2025
Please allow yourself plenty of time on your commute this morning and stay safe out there!
❄️ Please remember to clear the area by 10 AM the morning after a snowfall. Keeping sidewalks clear helps ensure the safety of everyone, especially seniors and those with mobility challenges.
🚛 Streets:
Current Shift scheduled for 14 trucks will work Plowing and salt/brine mix where necessary ensuring all routes cleared for morning commute
4 trucks have been working on cul-de-sacs * Staff to monitor weather make adjustments as needed
🌳 Parks:
Staff continue clearing sidewalks and pathways
Stay informed with our live portal for real-time updates: Live Snow Removal Portal portcoquitlam.ca/snow 🚨 See an area of concern? Let us know! 💻 portcoquitlam.ca/report 📱 Sort & Report App 📞 604.927.3111 Stay tuned for more updates, Port Coquitlam! ❄️
Snow Update #4 - 6:15 PM 🌨️- February 2, 2025
As of now, a significant amount of snow has been cleared, and we are preparing for the next snow event expected shortly after midnight. Crews are working hard to ensure a safe commute for everyone on Monday morning. If you're heading out, please allow yourself plenty of time and stay safe out there!
❄️ Thank you to all the residents and businesses who have cleared the sidewalks adjacent to their properties. Please remember to clear the area by 10 AM the morning after a snowfall. Keeping sidewalks clear helps ensure the safety of everyone, especially seniors and those with mobility challenges.
❄️ Be a good neighbour by offering to help clear your neighbour’s sidewalk if they need assistance. Take a moment to check in on those in your community to see if they require help with snow removal or any other needs. Your kindness can make a significant difference! Here's what the City is doing in preparation for tomorrow's commute:
🚛 Streets:
We currently have 8 trucks operating: 3 tandems and 5 mini trucks.
3 trucks are working the North, 4 are covering the South, and 1 is stationed Downtown and on the west side.
We will be adding a pickup from 6 AM to 10 PM to work on cul-de-sacs.
The current shift, scheduled for 8 trucks, will work until 3 AM, plowing and applying a salt/brine mix where necessary.
1 truck will work from 6 PM to 10 PM on cul-de-sacs.
The next shift will include 8 trucks and 1 loader from 3 AM to 3 PM, with an additional 4 trucks scheduled from 3 AM to 7 AM to focus on cul-de-sacs.
Staff will monitor weather conditions and make adjustments as needed.
🌳 Parks: * Staff continue clearing sidewalks and pathways until 3am.
The next scheduled shift will have staff from 3 AM to 3 PM.
Stay informed with our live portal for real-time updates: Live Snow Removal Portal portcoquitlam.ca/snow 🚨 See an area of concern? Let us know! 💻 portcoquitlam.ca/report 📱 Sort & Report App 📞 604.927.3111 Stay tuned for more updates, Port Coquitlam! ❄️
🌨️ Snow Update #3 - 8:15 AM 🌨️ February 2, 2025
All hands on deck for this snowfall with crews working around the clock to stay ahead of it all. Please ensure you give yourself plenty of time if you're heading out today and be safe out there!
❄️ A reminder to residents and businesses: please clear the sidewalks adjacent to your property by 10 am the morning after a snowfall. Keeping sidewalks clear helps everyone stay safe, especially seniors and those with mobility challenges.
❄️ Be a good neighbour by offering to help clear your neighbour’s sidewalk if they need assistance.
🚛 Streets:
2 trucks out overnight and currently have 6 trucks on the road clearing snow along with 2 tandems and 4 mini dumps applying pre-wet salt on all of our priority routes.
🌳 Parks:
Staff are clearing and applying salt on our priority sidewalks.
Stay informed with our live portal for real-time updates: Live Snow Removal Portal portcoquitlam.ca/snow 🚨 See an area of concern? Let us know! 💻 portcoquitlam.ca/report 📱 Sort & Report App 📞 604.927.3111 More updates to be provided as move along the day Port Coquitlam! ❄️
Pre-Snow Update #2 - 6:30 PM 🌨️ - February 1, 2025
We're on top of the incoming snow situation! Here's what the City is doing:
🚛 Streets:
Two trucks are currently active and will continue working until 3 AM, applying a salt/brine mix where needed.
Our team is monitoring routes closely. As they finish brining, they'll conduct a streetlight outage audit to ensure safety on the roads.
From 3 AM to 3 PM, expect six trucks (2 Tandem and 4 Singles) equipped for plowing and applying salt/brine mix as the predicted first wave of snow hits.
🌳 Parks:
A dedicated crew of 6 staff members will be on duty at 3 AM Sunday to clear Priority 1 sidewalks and pathways.
Stay informed with our live portal for real-time updates: Live Snow Removal Portal portcoquitlam.ca/snow. 🚨 Report snow and ice concerns: 💻 portcoquitlam.ca/report 📱 Sort & Report App 📞 604.927.3111 Stay safe out there Port Coquitlam! ❄️
Pre -snow update #1 - 11:00 am - February 1, 2025
2 trucks have been working since 3am applying salt brine mix. All Priority 1 routes and are currently working secondary routes.
Streets
2 trucks are out applying salt/brine mix.
2 more trucks will co it ie to work till 3am continuing application of salt/brine mix.
Based on projections will increase staffing to 6 trucks for 3am Sunday Parks
Pathways continue to be monitored and in good condition
Crew scheduled for 5am Sunday morning for Priority 1 clearing sidewalks and pathways
If you haven’t checked out our live snow portal for updates, click the link here.
Report snow and ice concerns via: 💻 portcoquitlam.ca/report 📱 Sort & Report App 📞 604.927.3111