Lethbridge declares Phase 1 snow routes active

Cars stuck in snow after huge 2019 blizzard buries Lethbridge and surrounding communities in snow. The city declared Phase 1 snow routes active Monday at 11 a.m. as heavy snow is forecast for the city.

The City of Lethbridge declared Phase 1 snow routes active, effective Monday at 11 a.m.

Vehicle owners must move all vehicles parked along Phase 1 snow routes by 11 a.m. Tuesday.

The move is designed to create more efficient snow removal, necessitating a number of temporary parking restrictions.

Alternatives include driveways, rear parking pads and non-Phase 1 street parking.

The following restrictions are in place for Phase 1 snow routes:

• 24 hours from activation, vehicles left in Phase 1 snow routes will be subject to parking tickets when they impede operation of the route;
• Restrictions remain in place until the city announces snow routes are no longer active;
• Phase 1 snow routes are identified with a blue snowflake tab on the upper side of snow route parking signs; and
• As of Feb. 1, parking tickets will be used to enforce temporary parking restrictions on activated Phase 1 snow routes. So far this winter, just under 1,500 courtesy reminders were issued to remind non-compliant vehicles to move them.

You can sign up for app notifications, view maps or provide feedback by going to Get Involved Lethbridge: Snow Control or call 311 with any questions or concerns.