Winter Weather Information

City of Manhattan Pre-Treatment Plan

The City of Manhattan follows a priority plan for pre-treating city streets. The primary level priorities include streets considered to be major traffic routes, collector and residential streets involving severe grades, and school zones. 

City of Manhattan Snow Removal Plan

The same priority plan for pre-treatment is followed for snow removal during and after a winter storm. In addition, residential streets will be plowed when accumulations reach a point requiring them to be plowed, generally 4 inches or more. Public works staff decides to plow residential streets and only does so during normal working hours.

The city does not clear driveways or private property unless an emergency service requests it. Snow placed on driveways and sidewalks abutting streets is the responsibility of the property owner to remove. If you need assistance clearing snow from your property, City Snow Partners may be able to help.

Each storm is unique, and various level of activities may be required based on storm severity, temperatures prior to the storm, predicted temperatures during and after the storm, and equipment availability.

Closed Roads

During inclement weather, city crews will likely close Ehlers Road from Tuttle Creek Boulevard to Ratone Street due to steep grades; signs will be posted during road closures. Local traffic on Ehlers Road are asked to exit east to Tuttle Creek Boulevard.

Downtown & Aggieville

When snow accumulation is sufficient to require removal of snow from downtown Manhattan and Aggieville streets (as determined by public works staff), the city will plow the snow to the center of the street. The snow will be removed as soon as personnel and equipment are available.

Use Caution Near Snowplow Operators

Snowplows travel at a low rate of speed — usually less than 15 mph — and operators have a blind spot directly behind their trucks. Be sure to travel behind the snowplow at a safe distance for your safety and theirs. Snowplows don't just move snow; they also spread sand or de-icer behind, which can cause damage to a vehicle.