How soon do I have to shovel my sidewalk in Fort Collins?

The City of Fort Collins says residents must clear snow and ice from the sidewalks next to their property within 24 hours after a snowfall.

How much snow does Fort Collins get?

Based on NOAA's 1991-2020 normals, the official station at Colorado State University averages about 51 inches of snow a season.

How much does it cost to have snow shoveled in Fort Collins?

You set the price. Shovler shows a minimum offer for your property and the snow depth, and a higher offer usually gets accepted faster. Your card is only charged after the job is done.

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Fort Collins is mostly flat, with a tight grid of older homes around Old Town and Colorado State University and wide suburban blocks to the south and east. Lots of people walk and bike here, so cleared sidewalks matter. The city requires residents to clear the sidewalk next to their property within 24 hours after a snowfall.

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Snow, sidewalks and the rules in Fort Collins

Fort Collins gets snow in short bursts from upslope storms, with dry, sunny stretches in between that melt it quickly. Freeze-thaw cycles are common, so slush on walks can turn to ice overnight.

Typical snowfall. NOAA's Fort Collins station averages about 51 inches of snow a season (51.4 inches, 1991-2020 normals). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (annual/seasonal).

You can book a shoveler for any address in Larimer County, not just Fort Collins.

Around Fort Collins, you can also book for addresses in Rigden Farm, Laporte, Timnath, Wellington, Windsor and Loveland.

Open Shovler, choose your Fort Collins address (Old Town, Campus West and beyond), set ASAP or a time, and name what you'll pay. You're charged after the job, with photos to prove it. Schedule a shoveler ahead of the storm and the walk can be cleared within the time the city expects.

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