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New Westminster, BC winter rules

Snow and winter rules in New Westminster

New Westminster requires snow and ice to be removed from sidewalks abutting a property by no later than 10 a.m. on the day following a snowfall event.

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Milder coastal temperatures do not eliminate winter hazards; wet snow and refreezing can still be significant.

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New Westminster requires snow and ice to be removed from sidewalks abutting a property by no later than 10 a.m. on the day following a snowfall event.

How to read the New Westminster rule during a storm

Before shovelling into a convenient pile, confirm the city’s placement rule and make sure the pile will not block a sidewalk, sightline or drainage path.

Check the full perimeter of a corner lot and any lane or access point. The winter duty is not always limited to the main entrance.

Municipal winter programs are operational as well as legal. Use current event notices and signs, not memory from a previous storm.

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Page data snapshot updated September 22, 2026. Winter procedures are time-sensitive; verify the municipality’s live page during a storm.