Snow Removal in Colfax, WA
Residential and commercial plowing with 24/7 storm dispatch.
Snow is a regular part of the season in Colfax, averaging an estimated 29" a year between November – March. Our dispatch model is built around that reality: forecast-driven routes, not next-day cleanup.
Services we provide in Colfax
Response time
Response within 1 hour during a storm. Response times in Colfax are the same for a 2 a.m. storm as a 2 p.m. one; dispatch doesn't wait for daylight.
Residential
For Colfax driveways, plowing is scheduled around your trigger depth rather than a route that visits every property at the same time regardless of conditions. Sidewalk clearing can be bundled in, so the whole property is handled on one visit.
Commercial
Parking lot plowing, sidewalk clearing, and ice control for Colfax 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.
Local conditions
A few things about Colfax specifically inform how service is scheduled.
Colfax sits in a narrow canyon where the North and South Forks of the Palouse River meet, so cold air and fog settle in the valley bottom even when the surrounding Palouse wheat hills are clear. As the Whitman County seat, the town has to keep the county courthouse district and the US-195 corridor open through the county's coldest months. February is typically the snowiest month here.
We regularly service routes near US-195, SR-272, Main Street, North Fork Palouse River Road.
Neighborhoods & areas we serve
ZIP codes: 99111
FAQs
How quickly will a crew arrive after it starts snowing?
WSDOT posts chain/traction-tire requirements (via signage and its TripCheck traveler-information system) on mountain passes including Snoqualmie, Stevens, White, and Blewett Passes, generally applying to vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVW, though 'all vehicles regardless of tire type' restrictions can be imposed in severe conditions. Studded tires are legal statewide only Nov. 1–Mar. 31. WSDOT stages roughly 500 snowplows and about 1,500 seasonal maintenance workers statewide for winter operations. Routes are planned from the forecast so crews are already moving once your trigger depth is reached.
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.
Is Colfax prone to ice dams or roof snow load issues?
Colfax sits in a narrow canyon where the North and South Forks of the Palouse River meet, so cold air and fog settle in the valley bottom even when the surrounding Palouse wheat hills are clear. As the Whitman County seat, the town has to keep the county courthouse district and the US-195 corridor open through the county's coldest months. February is typically the snowiest month here. Ask about roof snow removal or ice dam service if that's a recurring issue at your property.
Who do I contact if I have a service issue in Colfax?
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.
Do local snow-removal rules apply in Colfax?
Many cities set sidewalk-clearing deadlines and on-street parking bans during snow events. Verify current rules for Colfax with your municipality.
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.