Snow Removal Status 
The Youngstown Street Department (YSD) has finalized its snow and ice control service plan for the 2024-25 winter season and is currently on standby to mobilize in the event of winter weather. YSD is responsible for 958 city streets, 52 miles of expressway, and 38 miles of state routes - 1,180 total lane miles. During winter weather activity YSD will be operating 24/7, working two 12-hr shifts until all roads are clear and passable
Winter Fleet Information
- All snow and ice control equipment underwent complete inspection in August.
- YSD currently has 26 drivers and 30 trucks ready for the winter season.
- The city currently has 7,500 tons of road salt stored stock on site.
- Crews will pretreat expressways and bridges when snow or ice conditions are forecasted.
YSD crews work in the following order to service roads during winter weather events:
- Freeway systems, roads around and leading to Mercy Health Main Campus, all primary roads, hills, and bridges.
- Side streets.
- Rural streets
- Crews rerun all routes to ensure all roads are clear and passable.
On Street Parking Ban During a Snow Emergency
During a Snow Emergency (defined by Section 351.14, Codified Ordinances of the City of Youngstown as when a snow accumulation totaling or exceeding 4 inches occurs within a 24-hour span), a parking ban on streets will be declared to allow for YSD truck to clear the roads. Cars in violation of the parking are subject to towing at the expense of the owner. Residences on the streets or alleys of width 25 feet or less & without driveways are exempted.
Fast Mobilization During Snow a Snow Emergency
To achieve our goal of clearing roads as quickly and safely as possible, once a snow emergency is declared, multiple city departments and contractors are called upon to assist YSD. This allows us to double the amount of equipment on the streets.
- Building and Grounds and Park Depts. will focus on the Downtown business district.
- Waste Water, Traffic Engineering and contractors are dispatched to the areas most affected by the winter weather.
Concerns about snow removal may be addressed to the Street Department:
