Live operation
See Salt Lake City plows
Open the official snow page for the live tracker, current guidance, and the three level priority map.
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Salt Lake City snow plow and parking guide.
Salt Lake City uses three road priorities and publishes a live plow tracker. Hospital routes and main roads come first, busy streets follow, and residential streets are Priority 3. The city's goal is to clear snow and ice within 36 hours after a storm.
Reviewed September 2, 2026Salt Lake City Streets Division
CITY NETWORK1,900 lane miles
LARGE PLOWS45 trucks
CITY GOALWithin 36 hours
Start with the official answer
Three useful ways to check Salt Lake City
These links go directly to the city tools residents need during a storm.
Route check
Find the road priority
Use the official map to see whether the road is Priority 1, 2, or 3 before estimating when it may be reached.
Open the snow priority mapNeed follow up
Report through mySLC
After checking route ownership, priority, and the live tracker, send an eligible city snow issue with the exact location.
Report a snow issueHow the response unfolds
What happens before your street is finished
Salt Lake City follows a local sequence. Knowing the phase explains why one road can be clear while another is still waiting.
- 1Priority 1
Open emergency and main routes
Crews begin with roads serving hospitals, emergency travel, and the main city network.
- 2Priority 2
Clear busy streets
High traffic city streets follow as the first priority network becomes manageable.
- 3Priority 3
Reach residential streets
Neighborhood streets are the final city road priority and can wait while higher use routes are revisited.
Before leaving the car
Salt Lake City parking rules that matter
- Avoid street parking during a storm and for up to 36 hours afterward when possible.
- A vehicle parked on a public street must be moved at least every 48 hours.
- Do not park directly opposite another vehicle on a narrow street, and stay close to the curb.
- Follow posted signs and keep at least 200 feet behind an operating snow plow.
Resident checklist
What to do during the storm
- 1
Check the live plow tracker and the road's priority before reporting.
- 2
Confirm whether the road belongs to Salt Lake City or UDOT.
- 3
Move a parked vehicle off the street until plowing and widening are complete when possible.
- 4
Clear all adjoining sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall ends and leave at least a 42 inch path.
- 5
Keep private snow out of the street and away from accessible parking areas.
Service boundaries
Who clears what in Salt Lake City
The city plow department is not responsible for every road, sidewalk, driveway, alley, or parking area.
Salt Lake City Streets Division
Plows city roads in three priority levels and publishes the live tracker, priority map, and resident guidance.
UDOT and other operators
UDOT maintains state roads. Private roads, parking lots, and driveways remain with their owner or contractor.
Property owners and occupants
Clear adjoining sidewalks within 24 hours, provide at least a 42 inch path where possible, and keep snow out of the street.
If the street looks missed
Use priority and ownership before mySLC
Residential streets are Priority 3 and may wait while hospital routes, main roads, and busy streets receive repeated service. The city's goal is completion within 36 hours after the storm.
- 1Check the live tracker and snow priority map.
- 2Confirm Salt Lake City, rather than UDOT or a private owner, maintains the road.
- 3Send the exact location through mySLC if the eligible city road still needs attention after its route phase.
Local questions answered
Salt Lake City snow plow FAQ
Short answers for the questions residents usually have during an active storm.
How long does Salt Lake City take to plow after a storm?
The city's goal is to clear snow and ice within 36 hours after a storm. The exact time depends on accumulation, repeat passes, and whether the street is Priority 1, 2, or 3.
Does Salt Lake City plow every road inside city limits?
No. UDOT maintains state roads, and private owners handle private streets, parking lots, and driveways. Check ownership before reporting.
How soon must sidewalks be cleared?
Owners, renters, managers, or businesses responsible for a property must clear adjoining sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall ends and provide at least a 42 inch path where space allows.
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Official Salt Lake City sources
Storm conditions and emergency rules change. These are the public-agency pages used for this guide.
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