Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo support the oil sands industry, with long, very cold winters, camps, industrial sites, and residential and commercial areas in the city. Snow contractors often run heavy equipment in tough conditions.
We connect Fort McMurray snow plow operators and snow removal companies with licensed Alberta brokers who write this business.
Snow Removal Risks in Fort McMurray
Industrial clients. Oil sands and service companies have strict safety and insurance requirements. See umbrella liability.
Extreme cold. Hard on crews and machines. See equipment insurance.
Remote travel. Long distances to sites. See commercial auto and fleet.
Coverage Fort McMurray Contractors Ask About
- General liability with slip and fall coverage
- Plow truck insurance
- Equipment insurance
- Umbrella liability
- Snow hauling insurance
- Alberta occupiers' liability and snow contractors
Who We Help in Fort McMurray
- Commercial snow removal companies
- Parking lot plowing contractors
- Owner operators
- Residential snow plow contractors
Nearby Areas
We also connect contractors across Northern Alberta, including Cold Lake.
Local Snow Facts: Fort McMurray
Snowfall. Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Fort McMurray station record an average of about 111 cm of snowfall a year, with about 4 days a year bringing 5 cm or more of new snow.
Sidewalks. Fort McMurray is an urban service area within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), so RMWB bylaws apply. Residents must remove snow or ice on sidewalks adjacent to their property within 48 hours after a snowfall, and must also remove the windrow left by municipal plowing (RMWB Community Standards Bylaw 2021/010).
City plowing. In urban Fort McMurray, primary routes are plowed and sanded continuously during a snowfall, followed by secondary routes, and residential streets follow the Winter Maintenance Zone schedule. Accumulations of 4 cm or more are removed from designated trails, sidewalks, parking lots, stairs and boardwalks within 48 hours.
For contractors. Under Winter Maintenance Zone parking, vehicles must be off the street from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the designated maintenance day, and vehicles left in active subzones face a $120 notice of violation plus towing.
Municipal rules and service levels change. Confirm the current bylaw with the municipality before relying on it.
Sources: RMWB: Maintaining your property; RMWB: Snow plowing and removal; Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Fort McMurray industrial clients require specific insurance?
Most require high limits, safety programs and documented procedures.
How much is snow plow insurance in Fort McMurray?
It depends on your property types, services, vehicles, revenue and claims history. A licensed Alberta broker can quote your specific operation. See how much snow plow insurance costs in Alberta.