How soon do I have to clear my sidewalk in Harrisburg?

The City of Harrisburg's code says the sidewalk and the path from your main exit must be cleared within 24 hours after the snow or ice stops falling or forming.

How wide does the path have to be in Harrisburg?

The City of Harrisburg's code calls for a continuous path not less than two feet six inches wide.

How much snow does Harrisburg get?

Based on NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals, Harrisburg International Airport averages about 30 inches of snow a season.

How do I pay a shoveler in Harrisburg?

Through the app, never in cash. A temporary hold is placed when someone accepts, and the charge goes through after you rate the finished job or 12 hours after completion.

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Harrisburg's older neighborhoods are mostly rowhomes with a front door close to the sidewalk and cars parked along the curb. The city's code covers both the public sidewalk and the path from a building's main exit to it, and it bars throwing sidewalk snow into the street except where the sidewalk is very narrow.

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Snow, sidewalks and the rules in Harrisburg

Harrisburg sits in the Susquehanna Valley, where winter storms often bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain as the rain and snow line shifts. Many storms are moderate, but a strong coastal storm can occasionally bring heavy snow.

Typical snowfall. Harrisburg's official station at Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown averages about 30 inches of snow a season (29.9 inches, 1991-2020 normals). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (annual/seasonal).

Shovler works across Dauphin County, so you can also book for a home or business outside Harrisburg itself.

Around Harrisburg, you can also book for addresses in Shipoke, Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Susquehanna Township, Lower Paxton, Mechanicsburg and Hershey.

Whether you're in Uptown and Allison 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.

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