Snow removal in Boulder, CO
Snow shoveling in Boulder, on demand
Boulder sits right against the Flatirons, so west-side streets near Chautauqua and Mapleton Hill climb steeply while neighborhoods to the east are flatter. Many homes near CU are rentals, and the city puts the sidewalk duty on owners, landlords and tenants alike. Walks have to be cleared at least 5 feet wide within 24 hours after the snow stops.
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Winter in Boulder: snow, ice and sidewalks
Boulder's biggest snows usually come from upslope storms that push moist air against the foothills, often in spring as well as midwinter. Sunny days between storms melt a lot of it quickly, but shaded north-facing walks can hold ice.
Typical snowfall. Boulder's official station at Boulder averages about 93 inches of snow a season (92.8 inches, 1991-2020 normals). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (annual/seasonal).
You can book a shoveler for any address in Boulder County, not just Boulder.
Around Boulder, you can also book for addresses in North Boulder, Table Mesa, Martin Acres, Gunbarrel, Louisville, Lafayette and Superior.
Whether you're in University Hill and Mapleton Hill or across town, a local shoveler can take the job from the app. Offer your price, follow along, and pay after it's cleared. Schedule a shoveler ahead of the storm and the walk can be cleared within the time the city expects.
Questions about snow removal in Boulder
The City of Boulder says sidewalks must be cleared no later than 24 hours after snow stops falling, under Boulder Revised Code Section 8-2-13.
The City of Boulder says sidewalks must be cleared to a minimum width of 5 feet.
Based on NOAA's 1991-2020 normals, Boulder's official station averages about 93 inches of snow a season.
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