A snow plow is a vehicle equipped with a blade attachment used to push snow off roads, parking lots, and other surfaces during winter. Municipal snow plow fleets are essential infrastructure in Canadian communities, maintaining safe road conditions during winter months. Snow plows range from large highway trucks clearing major routes to smaller units for sidewalks and pathways. Plow blades come in various configurations—straight, V-shaped, or wing plows—suited to different clearing tasks. Snow plowing is typically combined with salt or sand application for ice control. Municipalities develop snow clearing priority systems, with major routes and emergency access cleared first. Snow plow operations represent significant municipal expenditures for equipment, operators, materials, and overtime during storms.