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Snow Removal in Ithaca, NY

Residential and commercial plowing with 24/7 storm dispatch.

Ithaca sees an estimated 62.9" of snow in a typical winter, with the season running November – April. Crews are dispatched on the forecast, not after a storm has already piled up.

62.9"
Avg. annual snowfall
43
Avg. snow days
14.6°F
Coldest month low
Tompkins County
County

Residential

Driveway plowing in Ithaca is dispatched from the forecast, not a fixed schedule, so a storm that starts overnight doesn't mean waiting until a route reaches your street the next morning.

Commercial

Lot plowing, sidewalks, and ice control for Ithaca businesses, scheduled around your actual hours. Multi-property owners get one point of contact and consistent service records across every site.

Neighborhoods & areas we serve

CollegetownFall CreekEast HillWest HillSouth HillForest HomeNorthsideSouthside

ZIP codes: 14850, 14851, 14852, 14853

Response time

Response within 1 hour during a storm. Crews serving Ithaca are staged ahead of a forecasted storm, not dispatched after the fact, so response starts with the first snowfall.

Local conditions

Ithaca's geography and weather patterns factor directly into route planning.

Ithaca sits at the south end of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region, outside the main Great Lakes lake-effect belt, so it receives noticeably less average snowfall than Syracuse or Rochester to its north. The city's steep surrounding hills and gorges can still produce localized snow squalls and icy conditions on hill roads even when valley-floor accumulation is modest.

We regularly service routes near NY-13, NY-34, NY-96, NY-79.

FAQs

Can I request one-time service instead of a season-long contract?

Yes, per-push service doesn't require a season commitment. A seasonal contract is also available if you'd rather lock in a flat rate for the winter.

Do you serve properties near major highways or main roads?

Yes, we regularly service properties near NY-13, NY-34, NY-96 and throughout the surrounding area.

Do you plow driveways in Ithaca?

Yes, residential driveway plowing is available throughout Ithaca and the rest of Tompkins County. Set a trigger depth once and we dispatch on every qualifying storm.

Do I need to sign a contract?

No: per-push service is available without a season-long commitment, though a seasonal contract is available if you'd rather lock in a flat rate.

Who do I contact if I have a service issue in Ithaca?

Dispatch can be reached directly for a status check or service issue during an active storm: see the phone number at the top of this page.

Are you licensed and insured?

Ask us for current proof of licensing and insurance when you request a quote; we're glad to provide it before you sign anything.

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