If a significant snowstorm occurs, a temporary parking ban along the Snow Route may be declared so we can plow major streets more quickly.

How the Snow Route Works

• The Snow Route includes high traffic streets/street segments that are part of the Priority System.
• Some of these streets are already "No Parking" zones. To make it easier to recognize the Snow Route, signs like the one displayed at the top of this page are posted on streets not already banned for parking.
• When a Snow Route Temporary Parking Ban is declared motorists have 8 hours to remove parked vehicles from a street on the Snow Route. Vehicles not moved within 8 hours will be ticketed and towed to a street nearby or impounded, depending on the circumstances.
• When required, a Snow Route Temporary Parking Ban will be in effect for 72 hours following the 8-hour notice to remove parked vehicles. Note: a Snow Route Temporary Parking Ban may be extended by another declaration, if required, due to additional snow accumulation.
• Parking is permitted on a Snow Route street during a Snow Route Temporary Parking Ban after that street has been plowed. Note that on-street parking is permitted to a maximum of 36 hours in residential areas.

How to Recognize Snow Route Streets

The Snow Route has special signs posted indicating “No Parking – Snow Route”. Watch for these signs and remember, the no parking restriction is only in effect when the Snow Route has been declared. Check out local media during severe weather to learn if the Snow Route has been declared, or call the Public Works Customer Service Line at 975-2491.

Detailed Snow Route Map (PDF)

To learn if a Snow Route Temporary Parking Ban has been declared, pre-register to receive Snow Route e-Notifications, check out the local news, or call the City’s 24-hour Customer Service Line at 975-2491.

Register to Receive Snow Route e-Notifications

You can register to receive an e-Notification every time a Snow Route Temporary Parking Ban is declared, and when it is lifted. If you have more than one email address, or wish to receive e-Notification at home and at the office, you can register twice.

When you register for the Snow Route e-Notification service, you will only receive information relating to Snow Route Temporary Parking Bans. The service is free and you may unsubscribe at any time.

To register, email snow.route@saskatoon.ca and enter your first and last name in the body of the email.

After you have submitted your registration, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your request for the e-Notification. If you do not confirm your request, you will not be added to the Snow Route Temporary Parking Ban e-Notification database, and you will not receive any e-Notifications.