Medicine Hat is one of Canada's sunniest cities, but winter still brings cold snaps, wind and drifting snow. Contractors serve industrial and energy related sites, a college, a regional hospital, retail and residential neighbourhoods around the river valley.
We connect Medicine Hat snow plow operators and snow removal companies with licensed Alberta brokers who write this business.
Snow Removal Risks in Medicine Hat
Wind and drifting. Repeat visits after storms. See site logs and documentation.
Industrial sites. Formal contractor requirements. See umbrella liability.
Melt and refreeze. Sunny days followed by cold nights. See salting and sanding insurance.
Coverage Medicine Hat Contractors Ask About
- General liability with slip and fall coverage
- Plow truck insurance
- Salting and sanding insurance
- Umbrella liability
- Equipment insurance
- Alberta occupiers' liability and snow contractors
Who We Help in Medicine Hat
- Commercial snow removal companies
- Residential snow plow contractors
- Institutional snow contractors
- Owner operators
Nearby Areas
We also connect contractors in Brooks, Lethbridge and across Southern Alberta.
Local Snow Facts: Medicine Hat
Snowfall. Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Medicine Hat station record an average of about 85 cm of snowfall a year, with about 4 days a year bringing 5 cm or more of new snow.
Sidewalks. The City of Medicine Hat requires the owner or occupier of property adjoining a sidewalk or alley entryway to clear snow and ice from the sidewalk, and from the alley entryway to its centre line, within 24 hours after it was deposited or formed (Public Roads Bylaw 4346, section 74). The City clears sidewalks next to City land within 24 hours.
Snow on the road. No person may place snow or ice onto a roadway unless it is from a public sidewalk (Public Roads Bylaw 4346, section 76).
City plowing. For a typical 5 to 10 cm snowfall, Category 1 roads (emergency routes, arterials, hills and bridges) are cleared within 24 hours of the end of snowfall and Category 2 within 24 hours after Category 1 is complete. Residential roads, lanes and alleys have no prescribed timeframe.
For contractors. Snow hauled from roads goes to City approved and regulated snow storage sites.
Municipal rules and service levels change. Confirm the current bylaw with the municipality before relying on it.
Sources: City of Medicine Hat: Snow and ice control; City of Medicine Hat: Public Roads Bylaw 4346; Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does sunshine in Medicine Hat increase ice risk?
Daytime melt followed by overnight cold can create ice, which is why salting records matter.
How much is snow plow insurance in Medicine Hat?
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.