Snow and Ice Control

Snow and Ice Control Map

Map of Tier Designations 

• Town roads and streets have a designated Tier level. The plan identifies primary routes (Tier 1) and secondary routes (Tier 2) as designated roads to be plowed due to snow accumulation and icy conditions. All other residential streets (Tier 3) will only be plowed after snowstorms that produce over eight inches of snow within one 24-hour period. 
• View an interactive map of all Town streets here to see "Tier" designations       . Use your mouse to click on a roadway, and a pop-up box will appear with information regarding the snow control tier level.

Reminders about residential street plowing: 

• Tier 3: Residential streets will be plowed after snowstorms that produce over eight inches of snow within one 24-hour period. Residential streets will only be plowed after the Tier 1 and Tier 2 routes are safe and completed. Tier 3 will be only one or two passes depending on the overall width of the streets.
•  Plows will make one pass down the middle of the street, not a curb-to-curb street clearing. Do not expect to see bare pavement.
•  Our aim is to make a lane that can be used by cars and trucks ready for winter conditions.
• Plows go down the middle of the street to avoid getting snow on sidewalks, parked cars, and in front of driveways. Unfortunately, this in unavoidable in some areas. Be prepared to join in on snow removal efforts.

Safety is a community effort!

• Do not park on Tier 1 Emergency Routes. Rescue efforts need these main roads to stay clear to access hospitals and schools! Besides, you don't want your car plowed in
• Please help our Public Works Plow Team by avoiding street parking whenever possible.
•  Snow Plows need room to work! So please give them plenty of space. Plus,you don't want to run into one of these heavy-duty trucks!
•  Shovel snow from your sidewalks and driveways into your yard! Pushing it onto the road creates ice. Moving it into your yard makes your lawn happy.

We all know winter weather can be sudden and unexpected in Colorado. In addition, weather forecasts help us prepare for winter storms that may bring light dustings or phantom accumulations. The Town of Frederick Public Works Department maintains approximately 104 miles of public streets (220 lane miles) and over 18 miles of trails and sidewalks across Town. As the Town grows, more roads are added, increasing the overall street maintenance workload carried by Public Works.

Effective October 2021, to keep up with growth and keep streets safe and ready for emergency personnel during and after storms producing snow and ice, the Town adopted a tiered approach to snow control. This plan will prioritize and identify primary routes (Tier 1) and secondary routes (Tier 2) as designated roads to be plowed due to snow accumulation and icy conditions. All other residential streets (Tier 3) will only be plowed after snowstorms that produce over eight inches of snow within one 24-hour period. 

What does this mean to you as a Frederick resident?

 
Traditionally, our Public Works department plowed every street in every Town of Frederick subdivision and neighborhood maintained by the Town. And while this plan was very appealing, the goal to keep emergency routes and at least one artery through each area suffered due to the overall workload. Moving in the direction to focus on emergency routes, major arterials, and main subdivision routes (the in and out route of a neighborhood) to provide our emergency personnel with safe routes will ultimately increase the well-being of our residents. So, unless you live on Tier 1 or Tier 2 route, your street will not be plowed unless we experience a significant storm.

What are the Tiers?

Tier 1: Emergency routes and major arterials used by emergency services to access hospitals and schools. Tier 1 is the priority for town plow drivers.

Tier 2: Collectors (roads that connect local roads and streets with arterials) and the designated in and out route through each neighborhood.

Tier 3: Residential streets will be plowed after snowstorms that produce over eight inches of snow within one 24-hour period. Residential streets will only be plowed after the Tier 1, and Tier 2 routes are safe and completed. Tier 3 will be only one or two passes depending on the overall width of the streets.

Snow & Ice Control Map

View the online map that will show you the Tier 1 and Tier 2 routes. All other streets are considered Tier 3 unless otherwise marked*. You can click on the map to see every street's designation.

*Please note, there are some roads that we will not plow under any condition:

• Roads under “conditional acceptance”. These are roads and streets that are still under the control of a developer. 
• Roads with a speed bump. Speed bumps may damage plow equipment.
• Gravel roads.
• Alleyways.
• Private roads.

I-25 Frontage Roads, I-25, and Highway 52 are plowed by the Colorado Department of Transportation. 

Stay Safe!

The town encourages motorists to drive safely and slow down during unsafe winter conditions. Plow drivers appreciate the cooperation of motorists as plows are less maneuverable than other vehicles. Give 'em space and stay safe!

Questions? Contact us at 720.382.5800.