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→ Anchorage Snow Plowing
The first snow of the season has fallen, and more winter weather is on the way! Street Maintenance crews are out plowing main roads and collector streets around Anchorage.
Muni.org/plow is your go-to snow information hub, where essential snow-related information and services are centralized.
The Municipality’s site has four key tools to help residents navigate snow season:
Live Plow GPS Tracking Map: See where the plows are! This map shows the location of our snow removal fleet in near-real-time when crews are working.
When Will My Street Be Plowed Map: Get a better idea of the plowing schedule for your neighborhood. This tool helps residents estimate the timeline for snow removal on residential streets based on plow-out status and the plow plan schedule.
Municipality-Maintained Roads Map: Unsure if your street is maintained by the Municipality, the State of Alaska or another entity? This map clarifies which roads are under Muni jurisdiction, helping you understand who is responsible for plowing your area.
Traffic Camera Footage: View recent traffic conditions at major intersections throughout the Municipality, to help plan your commute and avoid congestion during and after snow events.
Reporting Issues:
See a road or area that needs attention? Please call Street Maintenance at 907-343-PLOW or visit muni.org/plow to let us know there's a problem!
Residents can use online forms to:
- Report dangerous conditions on roads or sidewalks.
- Report a bus stop that needs snow removal.
- Request berm removal. This service is available for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Don’t have web access? Residents can call Street Maintenance at 907-343-PLOW to report dangerous conditions or call 3-1-1 to report a vehicle in the road.
Snow Clearing Basics:
After a snowfall of four inches or more, crews plow the main roads first. Once main routes are clear, the Municipality declares a “plow-out” and begins clearing neighborhood streets. We plow neighborhood streets zone by zone, on an alternating plan A or B schedule.
Street Maintenance crews work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to clear snow as fast as possible.
The length of time it takes to plow all neighborhood streets is based on the amount of snow. In general, it takes:
- 84 hours for a snowfall of 4 to 6 inches
- 96 hours for a snowfall of 6 to 10 inches
- 108 hours for a snowfall of 10 to 15 inches
- 120 hours or more for more than 15 inches of snow
Conditions can extend the time it takes to clear residential roads, including a heavy, wet snow, multiple back-to-back snowfalls, equipment breakdowns, and other circumstances.
Remember, major roads like the highways, Tudor, Benson, C Street, and Fireweed Lane are maintained and plowed by the State of Alaska. Plowing streets inevitably creates snow berms, and property owners are responsible for removing any berms that impede their driveway or mailbox. Those unable to remove the snow due to age or a physical disability may request a berm removal. While our plows sometimes use “snow gates” to help reduce the impact, berms can still form.
Stay Informed and Drive Safely:
Snow removal is a shared responsibility, and we ask residents to remember that it is illegal to shovel, push or move snow into the public-right-of-way.
Please drive safely, give snowplows plenty of space, and utilize the resources at Muni.org/plow to stay informed. Thank you, Anchorage, and stay warm!
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