Snow removal in Syracuse, NY
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With snow falling so often, Syracuse homeowners deal with clearing as a routine, not a one-off, and the piles along driveways keep getting taller as the season goes on. Many city neighborhoods sit on hills, so steps and sloped walks need extra care. The city's sidewalk deadline runs to the evening after a snowfall, which gives time to clear once the snow stops.
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What winter looks like in Syracuse
Syracuse gets lake-effect snow off Lake Ontario on top of regular winter storms, so snow falls often and piles up over the season. Because lake-effect bands are narrow, totals can vary a lot between the city and nearby towns.
Typical snowfall. Syracuse's official station at Syracuse Hancock International Airport averages about 128 inches of snow a season (127.8 inches, 1991-2020 normals). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (annual/seasonal).
Around Syracuse, you can also book for addresses in Tipperary Hill, Armory Square, DeWitt, Liverpool, Cicero, Camillus and Manlius.
With Shovler you can book a shoveler for Eastwood, Westcott and Strathmore or anywhere else in Syracuse from your phone, pick your price, and pay once the work is done. Schedule a shoveler ahead of the storm and the walk can be cleared within the time the city expects.
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Snow removal in Syracuse: FAQ
The City of Syracuse says property owners must remove snow and ice from sidewalks on their property by 6 p.m. on the evening after the snow. Special assessment districts have a shorter four-hour window under the ordinance.
The city says keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice is the responsibility of the property owner.
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