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City of Show Low lays out 2025–26 snow-removal plan, mailbox and elder-assistance policies
Summary
Public works staff presented the city’s 2025–26 snow plan: 14 plow routes covering 250 lane miles, staged response levels, equipment lists, a mailbox-damage policy and a courtesy snow-berm removal program for residents who are elderly or disabled.
City of Show Low public works staff presented the 2025–26 snow removal plan to the City Council on Oct. 21, describing route coverage, staffing, equipment and resident assistance policies ahead of winter.
Staff said the city is divided into 14 plow routes with up to 28 operators and that the system covers about 250 lane miles. Typical equipment includes four 10-wheel dump trucks, two 6-wheel dump trucks, three loaders with plows and several pickup trucks for cul-de-sacs; parks and facilities crews will clear sidewalks and city-owned sites with pickup trucks, side-by-sides, tractors and shovels.
Snow response is tiered into four levels: Level 1 (0.5–2 inches) for monitoring and targeted deicing; Level 2 (2–3 inches) for light plowing on school-bus routes, collectors, transit routes and city lots; Level 3 (3+ inches) which triggers full callout of two 12-hour shifts and curb-to-curb widening after the storm; and Level 4 for severe events that impede traffic and rescue services and require hauling snow to preapproved dump sites.
Staff emphasized the multi-pass approach: an initial pass to open a traffic lane, a second pass to provide two-way lanes, and a third pass to widen curb to curb — and cautioned residents that driveway openings made between passes may be re-covered during later passes. The city also provides a courtesy snow-berm removal service for elderly and disabled residents who submit an application; staff said nearly 200 applications are currently on file.
A mailbox damage policy requires residents to obtain a permit showing proper mailbox siting (available from planning and zoning) and to report any damage immediately to Public Works at (928) 532-4100 or bheines@showlowaz.gov. If Public Works determines damage was caused solely by snow-plow operations, the city may reimburse up to $125 for standard mailbox replacement; specialized mailboxes are not eligible.
Airport staff noted runway decelerometer testing and that airfield personnel may be reassigned to assist in snow removal as needed. Councilmembers thanked public works for preparing the plan and noted the city’s new warming facility for night operations.
Public works staff asked residents to consult the city website for the snow plan, application forms and route maps.
