Call the City of Gunnison Public Works Department at 970-641-8020 for questions about snow removal. After 5:00 p.m., on weekends, and on holidays, call the Police Dispatch non-emergency number, 970-641-8200 to report icy conditions.
To see the City's complete Snow and Ice Removal Plan, click here.
The Responsibility of City Residents:
- Avoid parking on municipal streets during snow and ice events. Vehicles parked where “No Parking or Stopping” signs are posted may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense.
- Do not park cars in driveways within 10 feet of edge of pavement.
- Do not allow children to build and occupy “snow forts” and similar creations within 10 feet of the edge
of pavement. - Keep basketball devices at least 10 feet from the edge of pavement.
- Do not move snow from private driveways, sidewalks, or roofs into the public right-of-way. Gunnison Municipal Code Sections Chapter 9 prohibits blowing, throwing or depositing snow onto roadways.
- Fences should not be located within 10 feet of edge of pavement.
- Remove all non-permanent seasonal items from within 10 feet of edge of pavement.
- Trim trees so that branches do not extend beyond the back of the curb or be minimum 14 feet high.
- If homeowner has a fire hydrant in front of your lot, please help us by clearing snow around it.
- Please be patient and do not cross over or through windrowed piles of snow. Go around. If you do so and get stuck, our insurance policy does not allow crews to pull you out.
- Maintain a minimum distance of 200 feet behind any City vehicle engaged in winter snow and ice control activities.
Snow Emergencies: Parking Ban/Restrictions – In the event of heavy snowfall predictions or anticipation of a severe winter storm events, the City may post “No Parking” signs in advance of snow removal crews. Vehicles found impeding snow and ice control operations during such bans will be referred to the Police Department for removal. Vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense. If the City has your car towed, you can call the Police Department at (970) 641-8200 to find out where it has been taken.

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This document gives and overview of City of Gunnison snow removal procedures.
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Application for elderly and handicapped citizens to request help clearing snow berm from their driveway entrance.
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