Snow Plowing Map & Schedule Information
Snowplowing Standards In Westwood Hills & Winter Parking Ban Information
Westwood Hills has three different classifications of roads - each with it's own parameters of priority for snow removal as set out by HRM service standards.
PRIORITY ONE STREETS - RED:
PRIORITY TWO STREETS - AMBER:
Note: In snowfalls greater than 30 centimeters, or in blizzard conditions, more time is needed to complete clearing. The same exception may apply when there are rapidly changing weather conditions, such as sudden freezing after rain, wet snow packed to ice and freezing rain. Crews will continue working until all streets and sidewalks are clear and safe.
Before contacting 311 to report snow and ice clearing issues, please check the service timelines for streets and sidewalks to confirm when clearing should be completed. If clearing efforts are still within the timelines, residents should not contact 311 as the agent will be unable to dispatch any crew. Please wait until the service timeline has expired before contacting 311. This will ensure those trying to contact 311 with urgent issues are able to reach an agent.
PRIVATE LANES - PURPLE DOTTED LINES
Private lanes within Westwood Hills are not serviced by the Municipality or the Province. They are entirely the responsibility of the residents who's land they cross.
You might also be interested in this poster from HRM; WHEN WILL MY ROAD BE PLOWED?
From Dec 15 to March 31
You can get full details here: https://www.halifax.ca/transportation/cycling-walking/service-updates/parking-ban
Westwood Hills has three different classifications of roads - each with it's own parameters of priority for snow removal as set out by HRM service standards.
PRIORITY ONE STREETS - RED:
- Main arterials
- Major bus routes
- Roads with steep inclines
- Emergency routes to hospitals and streets leading to schools and public buildings.
PRIORITY TWO STREETS - AMBER:
- Residential and rural routes with medium to low volume traffic
- Gravel roads
- Private lanes that fall under the municipality’s responsibility
Note: In snowfalls greater than 30 centimeters, or in blizzard conditions, more time is needed to complete clearing. The same exception may apply when there are rapidly changing weather conditions, such as sudden freezing after rain, wet snow packed to ice and freezing rain. Crews will continue working until all streets and sidewalks are clear and safe.
Before contacting 311 to report snow and ice clearing issues, please check the service timelines for streets and sidewalks to confirm when clearing should be completed. If clearing efforts are still within the timelines, residents should not contact 311 as the agent will be unable to dispatch any crew. Please wait until the service timeline has expired before contacting 311. This will ensure those trying to contact 311 with urgent issues are able to reach an agent.
PRIVATE LANES - PURPLE DOTTED LINES
Private lanes within Westwood Hills are not serviced by the Municipality or the Province. They are entirely the responsibility of the residents who's land they cross.
You might also be interested in this poster from HRM; WHEN WILL MY ROAD BE PLOWED?
Winter Overnight Parking Ban
From Dec 15 to March 31
You can get full details here: https://www.halifax.ca/transportation/cycling-walking/service-updates/parking-ban
