01/26/2026
The City of Owensboro wants to share how our Snow Routes work.
During light to moderate winter weather, crews focus on clearing 132 of the City’s 225 miles of streets. In heavier storms or snow emergencies, crews may expand operations to include all city streets.
So how are Snow Routes determined? Priority is given to the busiest roads first (Priority 1 & 2 routes are pictured in the map below), followed by streets that connect to critical locations, including:
• Police and fire stations
• Medical facilities and nursing homes
• Ambulance services
• Public utilities
• Major employers and shopping areas
• Streets with steep hills or sharp curves
This approach helps keep essential services moving and improves safety for drivers across the city. Please do not park vehicles along these routes, as they can block snow removal efforts.
If your home is not on the priority, one or priority two list, you are responsible for snow removal of your property.
