Snow Removal in The Dalles, OR
Residential and commercial plowing with 24/7 storm dispatch.
If you're in The Dalles, you already know winter means roughly 10" of snow a year, spread across a season that usually runs November – April. We dispatch on that forecast, not on a fixed daily schedule.
Services we provide in The Dalles
Response time
Response within 1 hour during a storm. Routes are planned from the forecast so crews are already moving once your trigger depth is reached, rather than waiting for a call.
Residential
The Dalles homeowners set a trigger depth once at sign-up, and every storm that reaches it gets serviced the same way for the rest of the season. Per-push or seasonal billing is available depending on how you'd rather budget.
Commercial
Parking lot plowing, sidewalk clearing, and ice control for The Dalles properties that can't afford downtime. Lots are zoned so drive lanes and entrances clear first, then the rest of the lot, on a trigger depth tied to your operating hours.
Neighborhoods & areas we serve
ZIP codes: 97058
Local conditions
A few things about The Dalles specifically inform how service is scheduled.
The Dalles sits at the eastern, drier end of the Columbia River Gorge, where total snowfall is modest but the Gorge's famous east wind turns any snow or freezing rain into fast-moving ice on I-84 and the Gorge's exposed grades, a genuinely different hazard than the deep-accumulation snow of the Cascade towns just west.
We regularly service routes near I-84, US-197, SR-14 (across the river), E 2nd Street, Webber Street.
Local rules & timing
The Dalles Municipal Code 5.04.080 (sidewalk snow and ice removal within two hours of daylight after snow/ice)
Rules can change, so verify current requirements with your municipality.
FAQs
Do you plow driveways in The Dalles?
Yes, residential driveway plowing is available throughout The Dalles and the rest of Wasco County. Set a trigger depth once and we dispatch on every qualifying storm.
Will plowing damage my driveway or landscaping?
Every property is scouted before the season to mark edges, drainage, and hardscaping, and blades are set to avoid gouging asphalt or concrete.
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 I-84, US-197, SR-14 (across the river) and throughout the surrounding area.
Do you offer ice management, not just plowing?
Yes: salting, sanding, and de-icing are available on their own or bundled with plowing, matched to surface type and temperature.
How quickly will a crew arrive after it starts snowing?
ODOT's chain law applies statewide, generally October through March on posted 'Snow Zone' routes; vehicles 10,000 lbs GVW or under may use certified traction tires (mountain/snowflake symbol) in place of chains under typical conditions, but ODOT can order 'conditional road closures' requiring chains on all vehicles regardless of tire type during severe storms. Fines for non-compliance in a posted zone run up to $800. Routes are planned from the forecast so crews are already moving once your trigger depth is reached.