NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF LONGMONT
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The City is preparing to launch Snow & Ice Control operations as snow is forecasted to move into the area starting as early as 11 am on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The storm is expected to bring 2-4 inches Tuesday night and continue with heavy accumulation through Wednesday, Feb. 2, and could last multiple days. Please prepare, use caution and avoid or limit travel when conditions are hazardous.
Additional Winter Storm Resources
Be Prepared
Ensure you're ready by following the guidelines on our Be Snow Savvy webpage. You can also find tips on the Office of Emergency Management Snow Storm webpage.
Understand our Goals in Snow and Ice Control
View our Snow and Ice Control webpages for an overview of the City's goals and strategies, plus view the designated snow routes map. Not every street is a snow route; find the ones near you and plan your best trip.
Follow the Code
Most residents are required to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalks adjacent to their property. Longmont Municipal Code states that you have 24 hours after a storm ends to clear your sidewalks.
Report Problems
- For emergency needs, contact Public Safety. If you have an immediate, life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.
- To report snow route concerns, contact Transportation.
- To report electrical outages 24 hours a day, contact Longmont Power & Communications (LPC).
- If a power line is damaged between your house and the pole, a private electrician should be called for repairs. LPC is not responsible for this repair. Report all other power line damages to Longmont Power & Communications.
- To report downed or damaged trees on City property or right-of-way, contact Forestry. If you have damaged trees on private property, please contact an independent tree contractor.
- To report drainage problems on city streets, contact Water Utilities.
- Report potholes by making a Street Repair Request.
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