Priority Snow Clearing of Roads

City crews and contractors plow, windrow, sand, salt and remove snow from city owned roads throughout the winter. For snow clearing purposes, the city classifies roads as priority 1, 2, or 3.

Priority 1 roads must be cleared first to ensure the school bus, fire trucks, emergency services, and the majority of the traveling public have a safe route on which to travel. Priority 1 roads include:

• Dome Road
• Hills in Dawson Proper (Streets running from 5th Ave to 8th Ave)
• Major Arterial, 5th Ave and access to Hospital and School

Priority 2 roads are cleared after Priority 1 roads are complete.  Priority 2 roads include:

• Streets & Avenues in the Downtown Core 

Priority 3 roads will be cleared after Priority 1 and 2 roads are complete. Priority 3 roads are any roads not classified as Priority 1 or 2 roads.