News Flash

Winter weather is upon us! The unique geography of Douglas County can cause weather conditions to change quickly and vary significantly across the more than 1,640 miles of County-maintained roads.

Douglas County's fleet of trucks are equipped with sanders, plows, and deicer tanks to help treat roads in a wide variety of winter conditions.  

Road plowing and treatment is prioritized based on factors like the amount of traffic a road receives, if it contains emergency services facilities (for example, police and fire stations), if it is a main public transit or school bus route, etc. Douglas County snowplows service roads in three priority phases: 

• Priority 1: Main arterial roads with high traffic volume that are essential for emergency services. These roads include some school bus and public transit routes. 
• Priority 2: Minor arterial and residential roads with moderate traffic volumes. This includes the remaining school bus and public transit routes. 
• Priority 3: Secondary access roads with low traffic volume.

Snow Removal Priority Map

View the Snow Removal Priority Map to see the priority roads maintained by Douglas County.

Please note: If you live within city limits, your roads are maintained by your city. State routes are maintained by WSDOT. Douglas County does not provide winter weather services to private roads.

Residents are encouraged to prepare in advance for winter storms and stay home until roads are clear and safe.

Learn More

Visit the Snow & Ice Removal page on our website for more information and answers to frequently asked questions like these:

• Can the County remove the snow put in my driveway and sidewalk?
• Am I required to shove my sidewalk?
• Where should I pile snow from my driveway and sidewalk?
• Can I park my car on the street when it snows?

Snow-Related Updates

Follow Douglas County and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook for the most up-to-date information about County roads during winter storms.