Snow removal in State College, PA

Snow shoveling in State College, on demand

State College mixes single-family streets with student rentals and apartments close to Penn State, so many sidewalks see heavy foot traffic all winter. During a declared snow emergency the borough bans on-street parking so crews can clear roads, and it reminds residents to clear their sidewalks soon after each storm.

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  • Photos of the finished work

Winter in State College: snow, ice and sidewalks

State College sits in a high valley in central Pennsylvania, so it often runs colder and snowier than the lower valleys to the east. Storms range from frequent light snows to occasional larger systems, with freeze-thaw cycles in between.

Typical snowfall. State College's official station at the State College cooperative weather station averages about 44 inches of snow a season (43.8 inches, 1991-2020 normals). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (annual/seasonal).

Shovler works across Centre County, so you can also book for a home or business outside State College itself.

Around State College, you can also book for addresses in Ferguson Township, Patton Township, College Township, Boalsburg, Lemont and Bellefonte.

Open Shovler, choose your State College address (Highlands, Holmes-Foster 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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