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Snow clearing and winter parking in Armstrong, BC
Published · Updated · By Mary Jane Howie
When it snows in the City of Armstrong, move your vehicle off the street. The City asks residents not to park on any City street during a snowfall, and to wait until all snow clearing is done. A parked car in the way can be towed at the owner’s cost.
We checked these details against the City of Armstrong website on November 10, 2026.
What the City asks residents to do
- Park off the street. Do not park on any City street during a snowfall. Wait until the plows have finished.
- Keep your snow on your own property. Do not push snow from your driveway or sidewalk onto the road.
- Keep carts out of the way. Place garbage and recycling containers off the street and the sidewalk.
The City can tow vehicles under its Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 1788, at the owner’s expense.
Which streets get plowed first
Crews clear priority routes first. Residential streets are plowed after the priority routes are done.
Snow at the end of your driveway
Plows push snow to the edge of the road, and some of it lands at the end of driveways. The City has said that it may open a driveway end when one snowfall leaves more than 40 centimetres there, and only after all priority routes are clear. In most snowfalls, clearing the driveway end is the resident’s job.
The full rules are in the Winter Maintenance Policy on the City’s public works page.
Who to call
| Problem | Who to call |
|---|---|
| A City street or sidewalk | City Hall, 250-546-3023 |
| A road in the Township of Spallumcheen | Township office, 250-546-3013 |
| A power outage or a line down | BC Hydro, 1-800-224-9376 |
For highway conditions, check DriveBC before you leave.
Not sure if your road is in the City or the Township? See which municipality your address is in.
Garbage day in the snow
Pickup still runs in winter. Carts go at the curb by 7 am, with one metre of clear space around the garbage cart. See garbage, recycling, and yard waste.
Help with shoveling and plowing
The directory does not show yet who plows driveways. Ask a local yard care or excavation company. Start with our guides to landscaping, lawn, and tree care and excavation, gravel, and concrete.
Do you plow driveways or shovel walks in Armstrong or Spallumcheen? Tell us, and we will add it to your listing. A basic listing is free. List your business.