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Five different entities are responsible for snow removal on campus:

Facilities Management: Handles main campus sidewalks, ADA ramps and key pathways.

Housing and Dining Services: Responsible for areas around residence halls and dining facilities.

Athletics: Clears snow from athletic fields, stadiums and surrounding pathways.

Parking Services: Manages parking lots and associated walkways.

Student Government: Oversees snow removal for student government-operated buildings and spaces such as the Recreation Center.

Each entity has its own priorities and schedule, which can affect the overall snow removal process across campus.

Our snow removal teams focus on keeping ADA ramps and primary walkways clear to ensure campus safety and accessibility. Crews give priority attention to the following areas:

• Bus stops, ADA entrances, main building entrances, major pathways and roadways
• All other remaining sidewalks and building entrances
• Sidewalks plowed to full width, building entrances opened to full width and relocating snow piles.

Campus currently operates approximately 15 plows. Each vehicle operates on a designated route. During an ongoing snow event, each plow repeats its route over and over until it’s clear

Keep yourself safe during snow events. 

Plan ahead, give yourself sufficient time and plan your route. Traffic moves slowly in snowy conditions; leave early to arrive on time. Rushing can lead to accidents or slips and falls.

Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Opt for boots or shoes with a sturdy and slip-resistant outsole.

Use special care when entering and exiting vehicles, climbing or descending stairs, entering or leaving buildings. Hold on to a handrail on stairs, and hold on to your vehicle while exiting and entering it.

Walk on designated walkways. Don’t take shortcuts over snow piles or areas where snow and ice removal is not feasible. You may have to use different routes than usual.

Walk safely on snow or ice. Take small steps: Keep your steps small and shuffle your feet rather than taking long strides. This helps maintain balance and reduces the risk of slipping.

Walk flat-footed. Instead of walking with your weight on your heels or toes, distribute your weight evenly across your foot with each step.

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Division of Public Safety, the  and the  offer several helpful resources and reminders for when freezing temperatures arrive and snowflakes start flying.

• Buff Bus riders should check the Transit app for campus bus updates and reroute alerts. Commuting students, faculty and staff riding to/from campus via RTD bus routes are encouraged to .
• ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Department of Emergency Management, part of the Division of Public Safety, features several weather safety tips on its website.
• The city of Boulder’s  features key things you can do to stay informed and be prepared for a snow event.
• The Colorado Department of Transportation includes  on its website.

The latest  can be found on the National Weather Service website.