Jan. 9, 2019 12:50 p.m.
City of Kelowna snow removal crews are off and running to clear up the snow that fell overnight.
Residents can help ensure that snow is cleared quickly and effectively by moving vehicles off the road before plows arrive.
"Residents are asked to be patient as crews will focus on maintaining the service levels of major routes when significant snow falls before attending to local roads in neighbourhoods," said Stephen Bryans, roadway operations supervisor.
No City of Kelowna snow event advisory has been issued. In the case of a snow event advisory, a temporary parking ban will come into effect in snow routes areas including Wilden, the Ponds, Magic Estates, Dilworth Mountain, Academy Way, Black Mountain and Kirschner Mountain. For more information on snow routes and to check if a snow event advisory is in effect at any given time, visit kelowna.ca/snowroutes. Residents can also sign-up for snow route news through the City's e-subscribe channel and receive notices via email.
All multi-use transportation corridors such as the Okanagan Rail Trail, Abbot Street recreation corridor and the Ethel Street multi-use corridor have the same priority as city sidewalks, where the city is responsible for clearing. Bike lanes attached to roadways are not cleared and are used to store accumulated snow cleared from roads.
Residents and business owners are reminded that they are responsible for clearing the snow off sidewalks adjacent to their property. Some residents find snow clearing a difficult task, particularly seniors and those with an injury or mobility challenges. The city encourages residents to help out their neighbours by becoming a Snow Angel.
For details about the Snow Angel program and for more information about snow removal and priority routes visit kelowna.ca/snow.