Snow Removal Plan

Snow and Ice Removal Overview

Our campus snow and ice response includes a combination of plowing, brooming, shoveling, sanding, and ice melt application. Winter weather conditions and timing greatly affect how quickly we are able to clear all areas.

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Snow Removal Priorities

When We Begin:

• As soon as snow sticks to hardscapes or snowfall begins tapering off.

Crew Assignments:

• Crew 1: Sand intersections
• Crew 2: Clear ADA ramps & building entrances
• Crew 3: Plow sidewalks

Priority Areas

• Dorms → Cafeterias: Ensures residential students can access food
• Major campus sidewalks
• Greek Row → JUB
• Walkways from parking lots to campus
• Building access: At least one entrance per building (typically the main entrance)
• Secondary sidewalks & entrances
• Event locations: Cleared before scheduled events when possible

Ongoing Conditions

• If snow continues, the process repeats
• Secondary areas may remain uncleared until snowfall stops

Equipment Used

• 3 snowplows with broom attachments
• Backhoe for sanding intersections
• Shovels & brooms for ADA ramps and entrances
• Ice melt on ADA ramps and near building entrances
• We do NOT have: brining equipment or street plows for parking lots

What to Expect

• Your usual route may not be cleared
• There will always be at least one safe, accessible building path

Challenges

• Cold affects equipment reliability; keeping plows running is difficult
• Crews may arrive before main roads are treated
• Long hours in difficult weather

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Jason W. Young Grounds, Greenhouse, & Motor Pool Manager

Last updated 12/6/2025