Blue Springs Snow Removal Plan

PHase 0 - Pre-Treatment

When snow or ice is in the forecast, snow crews begin pre-treatment on all City-owned streets and roads in priority order. However, if rain is in the forecast prior to the snow or ice, the timing of any pre-treatment may be impacted since rainfall could wash away the pre-treatment. 

Phase I - First Response

When the snow begins to fall or ice begins to form in the City of Blue Springs, the Public Works Department executes an emergency winter storm plan to remove snow and ice accumulation from roadways in order for you to travel safely throughout the city. When it first starts to snow, 8 primary trucks with spreaders and plows begin clearing snow and ice from first, second and third priority streets as identified on the Snow Removal map which can be viewed on the City's website.

Phase II - More Snow, More Resources

When a snowfall accumulation exceeds 2 inches, 7 additional residential trucks with plows join the 8 first response plows to keep the main roads clear.  As the weather event tapers off the residential trucks begin plowing one pass in each direction on residential roadways.

During Phase II, residents should move vehicles off all streets until plowing has been completed. The crews work around the clock until all roadways have one pass cleared.

Phase III - Heavy Snow

If snowfall accumulation continues and reaches a depth of at least 4 inches, crews will continue plowing all roadways curb to curb. During Phase III, residents should move vehicles off all streets until plowing has been completed. The crews work around the clock until all roadways have been cleared.

Additional Information

For more information or if you have any questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions or to find out what phase of operations the crew is currently in, please call the Snow Removal Hotline at 816-228-0295. The snow removal route maps are available for viewing if you would like to see how the streets are prioritized in your area. For specific questions, please submit an online request or call 816-228-0195.