Abbotsford often gets colder, snowier winters than Vancouver because cold outflow winds pour down the Fraser Valley. Contractors serve farms and agricultural processors, an airport and industrial areas, a university campus and fast growing residential neighbourhoods.
We connect Abbotsford snow plow operators and snow removal companies with licensed BC brokers who write this business.
Snow Removal Risks in Abbotsford
Outflow winds. Cold air and blowing snow can bring ice and drifts that the coast does not see. See salting and sanding insurance.
Agriculture. Farm operators often plow for neighbours and processors. See farmers who plow snow.
Airport and industrial areas. Large lots and formal requirements. See umbrella liability.
Coverage Abbotsford Contractors Ask About
- General liability with slip and fall coverage
- Plow truck insurance
- Salting and sanding insurance
- Equipment insurance
- Umbrella liability
- ICBC and plow trucks
Who We Help in Abbotsford
- Farmers who plow snow
- Commercial snow removal companies
- Residential snow plow contractors
- Landscapers adding snow removal
Nearby Areas
We also connect contractors in Chilliwack, Langley and across the Fraser Valley.
Local Snow Facts: Abbotsford
Snowfall. Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Abbotsford station record an average of about 56 cm of snowfall a year, with about 3 days a year bringing 5 cm or more of new snow.
Sidewalks. The City of Abbotsford requires property owners to clear snow or ice from sidewalks and footpaths around their property under the Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1256-2003. City pages give different deadlines: the Snow and Ice page says within 24 hours after snow stops falling or ice forms, while the Bylaw Services FAQ says by 12:00 p.m. the day following the accumulation.
Snow on the road. The City tells residents not to shovel snow onto the street and to put shovelled snow onto their yard.
City plowing. The City maintains about 918 km of roads in three tiers: arterial and collector roads, transit routes, school zones and hillside access first, then remaining arterial, hillside and collector routes, then local residential roads. Highway 1, Highway 11 and Mt. Lehman Road are handled by the provincial contractor.
For contractors. Abandoned vehicles or vehicles obstructing roadways during snow events will be towed without notice.
Municipal rules and service levels change. Confirm the current bylaw with the municipality before relying on it.
Sources: City of Abbotsford: Snow and ice; City of Abbotsford: Bylaw services; Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Abbotsford get more snow than Vancouver?
Cold outflow winds from the Fraser Canyon can bring colder air and more snow and ice to the valley.
How much is snow plow insurance in Abbotsford?
It depends on your property types, services, vehicles, revenue and claims history. A licensed BC broker can quote your specific operation. See how much snow plow insurance costs in BC.