UPDATE: February 9 at 10:31 a.m.
Contractors are currently working in Area 5, focusing on the region north of 6th Avenue North and east of 27th. The work in this area is expected to be completed early this afternoon.
Once Area 5 is finished, crews will move to Area 6, starting on the east side of Main St and heading north. The plowing sequence for this round is as follows: Area 3, Area 4, Area 5, Area 6, Area 1, and finally Area 2.
Residents are advised to stay informed about the progress and plan their travel accordingly.
UPDATE on Feb 8, 2025 @ 3:21 pm:
BILLINGS, Mont. – The City of Billings Public Works Department provided another update on snow removal efforts following significant snowfall.
BPW reported at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, that residential plowing had restarted in Area 3. Crews began work around 19th Street between Central Avenue and Monad Road, moving westward.
BPW said that plowing would then continue towards the southern part of Area 3 and they expected the contactor to begin work in Area 4 later this evening.
As a reminder, the plowing order for this round is Area 3, followed by Areas 4, 5, 6, 1, and 2.
Residents are advised to stay informed about ongoing snow removal operations.
UPDATE on Feb 7, 2025 @ 5:18 pm:
BILLINGS, Mont. – The City of Billings Public Works has issued an update on snow removal efforts as significant snowfall continues to impact the area.
Due to the heavy snow today, BPW expects that residential plowing will conclude in Area 1 tonight and will restart in Area 3. The plowing order for this round is set to follow a sequence of 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, and 2.
Plow operators are working diligently to manage snow berms, but with the heavy snowfall, though BPW warns small snowbanks, also called “berms”, blocking the area around driveways, cars, and mailboxes are possible. Operators aim to push snow as close to the curb as possible, though some snowbanks may extend further due to the volume of snow.
Strong winds are forecasted, which means severe drifting is likely. Residents are advised to be prepared for these conditions.
Drivers are encouraged to drive safely, slow down, allow extra time for travel, and increase following distances.
The City of Billings Public Works says they appreciate the community’s patience as crews work to clear the roads.
UPDATE on Feb 6, 2025 @ 7:48 pm:
The City of Billings Public Works has provided an update on residential snow removal efforts.
As of 7:00 p.m. on February 6, 2025, contractors are finishing work in Area 6. They are currently completing the west side of Main Street and will soon begin work on the east side, moving from north to south.
The city expects Area 6 to be completed by late this evening or early tomorrow morning. Following this, efforts will shift to Area 1, where work will proceed from east to west.
Residents are advised to stay warm and allow extra time for their commutes. The City of Billings will continue to provide updates on the progress of snow removal.
Original coverage on Feb 1, 2025 @ 9:31 am:
BILLINGS, Mont. – The City of Billings Public Works has shared an updated snow plowing plan in preparation for an anticipated snowstorm that could bring between 1 and 9 inches of snow over the weekend and into early next week.
Last month, Billings residents expressed concerns regarding the city’s snow plowing plan, and in response, Public Works sought feedback from residents with a social media poll. The new snowplow plan is a result of that feedback.
Public Works says that the storm is expected to start with rain before transitioning to snow, posing challenges for road maintenance. City crews are ready to focus on arterial and collector roads as soon as the storm begins. If snowfall exceeds 5 inches and continues, residential snow plowing will be activated, starting in Area 2. (2->3->4->5->6->1)
The city Snowplow zone map can be viewed below:
The city has also addressed concerns about school zones. The plan is to clear arterial and collector streets first, providing critical access to schools and hospitals. Once those are cleared, crews will tackle school zones during nights or weekends to avoid street parking issues.
With over 30 schools in Billings, clearing these areas is a significant task. Using residential plowing crews for school areas could slow down the overall neighborhood clearing process.
Residents are encouraged to move their cars when their area is being plowed to help crews work more efficiently. The city plans to post status updates every morning and evening to assist residents in moving their vehicles in time.
Additionally, Monday is cardboard day for Monday garbage customers. Residents are asked to place cardboard in a separate box to prevent it from being buried under the snow.
The City of Billings Public Works expressed their appreciation for the community’s cooperation and urges everyone to stay safe during the storm.
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