Snow removal is the municipal service of clearing snow and ice from public roads, sidewalks, pathways, and municipal facilities during winter months. Snow removal operations involve plowing, sanding, salting, and sometimes hauling snow from dense urban areas. Municipalities establish service level standards specifying clearing priorities and timeframes—arterial roads first, then collector and local streets. Snow removal is one of the largest seasonal expenditures for Canadian municipalities, requiring equipment fleets, operator staffing for 24-hour operations during storms, salt and sand stockpiles, and snow dump sites. Residents frequently contact municipalities about snow clearing, making it one of the most visible municipal services affecting citizen satisfaction with local government.