Public Sidewalk Snow Clearing Update

Good afternoon,

The snowfall that started today (Saturday) at approximately 6:30 a.m. and ended around 10:00 a.m. must be cleared from all public sidewalks by noon (12:00 p.m.) on Sunday, January 11, 2026. 

Prompt snow removal is essential to ensure the safety of everyone using public sidewalks. Do not rely on outdoor temperatures to keep sidewalks free of snow and ice.

Please remember that public sidewalks including curb-ramps -if any- must be kept free of snow and ice, regardless of the source of the accumulation. If any ice remains that you cannot remove, please apply sand or another safe traction material.

Free sand for residents is available at several locations around Madison to keep sidewalks safe.

Visit our City Winter Sidewalks website for more information and to learn about snow removal best practices and frequent asking question (FAQs).

Thank you for helping to keep our sidewalks safe!