Winter road operations: How you can help

A plow clears snow from a snow-covered sidewalk during a cold day on Wed., Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

With the impending snow on the region, the Town of Huntsville is advising residents of things they can do to help the operations department in snow clearing efforts.

The Town advises drivers to refrain from parking on the roads or in town lots overnight as a contractor will be doing snow removal and the streets need to be free of parked cars.

To help the snow plows be as effective as possible, the Town is asking people to keep garbage cans off the shoulder of the road during collection.

Officials are reminding the public that blowing or plowing snow onto a road is illegal and can create dangerous road conditions, but rather it recommends people shovel out a small section of snow in front of the driveway to help to reduce any excess snow back onto the driveway from the plow.

Finally, the Town reminds residents that they are responsible for clearing snow from their property and to ensure snow banks are low enough that cars and pedestrians can view traffic properly.