{"id":487983,"date":"2026-02-20T16:25:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T16:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/487983\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T16:25:12","slug":"snow-update-for-ward-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/487983\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow Update for Ward 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Calgary is experiencing continued winter conditions, with very cold overnight temperatures and double\u2011digit windchills expected over the next few days. These conditions can increase the risk of ice forming on roads and sidewalks, particularly at trouble spots such as bridge decks, hills, and intersections.<\/p>\n<p>City crews remain active under Calgary\u2019s priority\u2011based snow plan, and we want to keep Ward\u202f2 residents informed about what\u2019s happening and how to report issues.<\/p>\n<p>What the City Is Doing<\/p>\n<p>Crews are continuing to follow the City\u2019s snow and ice control priorities:<\/p>\n<p>Pedestrian infrastructure is the top focus today, with all available hand crews working on:<br \/>\nPedestrian overpasses<br \/>\nSidewalks next to City\u2011owned properties<br \/>\nDesignated sections of pathways<br \/>\nHigh\u2011priority bus pads<\/p>\n<p>Road crews are completing plowing on major routes, including key corridors such as Crowchild Trail, Memorial Drive, and Glenmore Trail.<br \/>\nLater today and into Thursday afternoon, crews will shift into major community and transit routes, continuing work to improve driving conditions as temperatures remain cold.<\/p>\n<p>More information and real\u2011time updates are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/roads\/conditions\/sanding-plowing-priorities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">calgary.ca\/snow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Calgary Transit Update<\/p>\n<p>Snow detours will remain in effect city\u2011wide for the Tuesday evening commute. Activating these detours across the city helps reduce the risk of buses becoming stuck and minimizes delays for customers.<\/p>\n<p>All Calgary Transit school routes remain in place and are not impacted by detours.<br \/>\nRiders are encouraged to check Calgary Transit\u2019s Snow Detours page for the most up\u2011to\u2011date route information and service updates.<\/p>\n<p>Pedestrian Safety &amp; Sidewalk Clearing<\/p>\n<p>Cold temperatures and windchills can quickly turn packed snow into ice. While the City clears about 10% of Calgary\u2019s sidewalks, including those next to City\u2011owned properties, property owners and occupants are responsible for clearing the remaining 90% within 24 hours after snowfall ends, as required by bylaw.<\/p>\n<p>Clearing sidewalks promptly and applying sand or traction material helps keep neighbours, seniors, families, and people using mobility aids safe during extreme cold.<\/p>\n<p>Be a Snow Angel<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re able, consider checking in on neighbours who may need extra support, including seniors or those with reduced mobility. A few minutes of help can go a long way in preventing icy conditions and strengthening community connections.<\/p>\n<p>Please remember:<\/p>\n<p>Snow may be moved from a public sidewalk onto a public street<br \/>\nSnow cannot be moved from private property onto public spaces<br \/>\nUnder Bylaw\u202f20M88, snow from driveways, parking pads, or private walkways must not be pushed onto the road<br \/>\nSnow must not be shoveled into designated wheeling lanes, such as cycle tracks<\/p>\n<p>How to Report Issues<\/p>\n<p>If you notice icy conditions, unplowed areas, or problem spots in Ward\u202f2, please report them through 311. These reports help Administration track conditions and prioritize crews. If multiple neighbours are experiencing the same issue, encourage them to report it as well.<\/p>\n<p>Learn More<\/p>\n<p>For full details on Calgary\u2019s snow and ice control priorities, maps, and timelines, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/roads\/conditions\/sanding-plowing-priorities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">calgary.ca\/roads<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Helpful links<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/roads\/conditions\/sanding-plowing-priorities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Priority Snow Plan<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/roads\/conditions\/snow-ice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Current Snow and Ice Clearing Status<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/bylaws\/snow-ice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sidewalk Snow Clearing Responsibilities<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.calgary.ca\/roadconditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Snow Plow Map<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/volunteer\/snow-angels.html#:~:text=To%20be%20a%20Snow%20Angel,and%20lend%20them%20a%20hand.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Snow Angel Program<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As always, if you have questions or concerns, please reach out to my office at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/council\/ward-2\/articles\/mailto:ward2@calgary.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ward2@calgary.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Stay safe and warm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Calgary is experiencing continued winter conditions, with very cold overnight temperatures and double\u2011digit windchills expected over the next&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":487984,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":["post-487983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-calgary","tag-ca","tag-calgary","tag-canada"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=487983"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487983\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/487984"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=487983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=487983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=487983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}