Checked October 14, 2026

Abbotsford snow clearing: road priorities, sidewalks and reports

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Abbotsford clears roads in three priority groups. Owners and occupants must clear adjacent sidewalks and footpaths within 24 hours after snowfall stops or ice forms.

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Abbotsford clears roads in three priority groups. Owners and occupants must clear adjacent sidewalks and footpaths within 24 hours after snowfall stops or ice forms. Keep parked cars and shoveled snow out of the road-clearing path.

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Abbotsford snow clearing: road priorities, sidewalks and reports practical reference
Task or feature	What to know
Priority 1	Main strategic roads, transit and school routes
Resident duty	Sidewalk and footpath clearance within 24 hours
City report	604-853-5485; emergency after-hours 604-864-5552

Sources: Snow & Ice | City of Abbotsford

Why a main road may be plowed again

The city’s first-priority network is about 350 km of strategic arterial and collector roads, including transit routes, school zones and main hillside access. Second priority is about 170 km of remaining arterial, hillside and collector routes. Third priority is about 390 km, mostly local roads.

First-priority roads are maintained until conditions are controlled, then crews move to the next categories. If another snowfall starts before local roads are finished, the city returns to first and second priority routes. This explains repeated main-road passes without promising a fixed clearing time for every street.

Sources: Snow & Ice | City of Abbotsford

Your sidewalk, driveway and parked vehicle

Clear snow and ice from sidewalks and footpaths around the property within 24 hours. Private driveways and their snow are also the resident’s responsibility. Put shoveled snow on the yard, not into public roads or sidewalks.

Avoid street parking during snow. Abandoned or obstructing vehicles can be towed without notice, at the owner’s cost. Keep storm drains and gutters clear to help meltwater drain. Arrange a neighbour or service before a storm if you cannot shovel yourself.

Sources: Snow & Ice | City of Abbotsford

Road boundaries and service reports

Highway 1, Highway 11 and Mount Lehman Road south of Highway 1 toward the airport are provincial responsibilities. The city clears associated roundabouts and arterial streets but not highway surfaces or ramps. The named provincial contractor number is 1-800-667-5122.

Report city clearing concerns through the City app, online service request or 604-853-5485. The after-hours emergency number is 604-864-5552. Road-camera and pavement-sensor information is updated about every five minutes; a camera view is not a guarantee that an entire route is clear.

Sources: Snow & Ice | City of Abbotsford