When does the snow season start and end?

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Quick answer: The snow season is weather-dependent and varies each year. Pre-season prep (bins delivered, routes planned) runs September-October. Active service begins with the first qualifying event, usually in November, and continues until winter weather stops — typically late March or early April. Your flat rate covers the entire season regardless of exact start and end dates.

Typical season timeline

  • Pre-season (September-October): contracts finalized, routes planned, equipment serviced, bins delivered to commercial clients.

  • Season start (November): service begins with the first qualifying weather event. We monitor conditions and dispatch automatically.

  • Active season (November-March): full service for all snow and ice events meeting the 1 cm threshold.

  • Season end (March-April): service continues until winter weather events cease. Exact end date depends on late-season conditions.

How you'll know

  • Pre-season start information communicated to all contracted clients.

  • First storm alert arrives when the first event approaches.

  • At season end, clients are notified that regular service has concluded.

  • Bin pickups (commercial) coordinated at end of season.

Important notes

  • Your flat rate covers the entire season regardless of when the first and last storms occur.

  • Early November snowfalls and late March storms are both included.

  • No fee reduction for mild winters and no surcharge for severe ones — that's the protection of flat-rate pricing.

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