SNOW IN CHANHASSEN
What you need to know about winter parking, snow removal and staying safe this season.
How Snow Removal Works The City of Chanhassen’s Public Works Department clears 118 miles of public streets, while: » Carver County plows all County Highways (Powers Boulevard, Lyman Boulevard west of Highway 101, Pioneer Trail, Great Plains Boulevard south of Highway 5, Flying Cloud Drive, and Galpin Boulevard south of Highway 5) » MnDOT plows State Highways 5, 7, 41, 101 and 212 Plow Operations » Crews are often called out around 3 a.m., depending on weather and road conditions » Priority A: Main roads, steep grades, emergency routes and school/business access » Priority B: Residential streets » Priority C: Cul-de-sacs » Most streets are opened by 7 a.m. after an overnight storm, with full cleanup usually done within 10 hours
Protect Your Mailbox To avoid damage from plows or heavy snow: » Front of mailbox flush with curb or street edge » 42–48 inches above street level » Newspaper boxes at least six inches back from the curb » Posts should be sturdy enough to withstand snow from plows
The city will replace a damaged mailbox only if directly hit by a plow blade, offering either a standard replacement or up to the authorized reimbursement amount according to the city's Fee Schedule. Damage from snow rolling off a plow is the property owner’s responsibility. Rotten posts will not be replaced.
Keep Fire Hydrants Clear Fire hydrants are a critical safety feature. Residents are responsible for keeping three feet of clearance around hydrants and ensuring they are visible from the street. » Do not park within 10
CLEAR AT LEAST 3 FEET
feet of a hydrant in any direction » Keep them free from snow, vehicles and shrubs to prevent delays for firefighters
Environmental Impact Chanhassen’s Smart Salting Program helps protect local lakes, wetlands and groundwater by reducing excess salt use while keeping roads and sidewalks safe. Salt is a major source of chloride pollution, which harms fish, plants and water quality. Residents can support this effort by shoveling promptly after snowfall to reduce the need for salt, using only a small amount of salt (about a coffee mug for a standard driveway) and sweeping up leftover salt to reuse later. Consider using sand for traction below 15°F, when salt is less effective. Together, these small steps protect water resources and reduce costs.
How Residents Can Help You can make winter operations safer and faster by: » Keeping garbage and recycling bins behind the curb on collection days » Never shoveling or blowing snow into the street (it’s against state law) » Waiting to clear the end of your driveway until after the plow’s final pass » Clearing sidewalks near your property for pedestrian safety
Together, we can keep Chanhassen safe, accessible and ready to embrace all that winter brings. For more information, visit ChanhassenMN.gov
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN | WINTER 2025
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