Live road status
Open the clearing map
View roadway status during and after snow events and an active parking ban.
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Edmonton snow plow and parking guide.
Edmonton uses separate roadway and active-pathway teams and can declare a two-phase citywide parking ban. Check the live roadway map and the active phase before assuming a street was missed.
Reviewed September 1, 2026City of Edmonton Snow and Ice Control
BAN NOTICE8 hours
PARKING PHASES2 phases
ROAD NETWORK12,000+ km
Start with the official answer
Three useful ways to check Edmonton
These links go directly to the city tools residents need during a storm.
Parking notices
Get location-based alerts
Subscribe for parking-ban notices that apply to saved locations.
Sign up for Edmonton alertsService request
Contact Edmonton 311
Report an eligible city roadway or pathway concern after its clearing phase.
Open Edmonton 311How the response unfolds
What happens before your street is finished
Edmonton follows a local sequence. Knowing the phase explains why one road can be clear while another is still waiting.
- 1Phase 1 ban
Clear major roadways
The first parking-ban phase covers major roads so crews can maintain the routes needed for citywide travel.
- 2Phase 2 ban
Clear residential and industrial roads
A separate residential and industrial phase follows when the city activates it. The live map shows the road's status.
- 3Separate operation
Maintain active pathways
Dedicated pathway crews and equipment work independently so sidewalk and bike-route service does not wait for roadway equipment.
Before leaving the car
Edmonton parking rules that matter
- Read the active phase before parking because Phase 1 and Phase 2 cover different roads.
- Move a vehicle before the ban begins; the city can provide as little as eight hours notice.
- Use the roadway map and the sign-up service for the location-specific final answer.
Resident checklist
What to do during the storm
- 1
Check whether a parking ban is active and which phase is in effect.
- 2
Search the roadway clearing map for the address.
- 3
Use the separate active-pathway map for sidewalks, shared paths, and the bike network.
- 4
Contact 311 only after confirming the responsible route and applicable phase.
Service boundaries
Who clears what in Edmonton
The city plow department is not responsible for every road, sidewalk, driveway, alley, or parking area.
Edmonton road crews
Maintain city roadways under published service levels and the two-phase parking-ban system.
Active pathway crews
Use dedicated staff and equipment for active pathways and the bike network.
Residents and other owners
Move parked vehicles when required and clear private sidewalks, driveways, lots, and other private access.
If the street looks missed
A residential street waits for its phase
Do not report a residential road while Phase 1 is active or before the map shows its Phase 2 operation is complete.
- 1Check the active ban phase.
- 2Search the roadway clearing map.
- 3Use Edmonton 311 with the exact location after the route's phase.
Local questions answered
Edmonton snow plow FAQ
Short answers for the questions residents usually have during an active storm.
What is the difference between Phase 1 and Phase 2?
Phase 1 covers major roadways. Phase 2 covers residential and industrial roads when the city activates that phase.
How much warning does Edmonton give?
A parking ban can be declared with eight hours notice, so saved-location notifications are useful.
Does the road map cover active pathways?
No. Edmonton publishes a separate Active Pathways Snow Clearing Map for maintained pathways and the bike network.
Verify the answer
Official Edmonton sources
Storm conditions and emergency rules change. These are the public-agency pages used for this guide.
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