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Track Our Plows

To use the Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) system, select the search icon then enter the address where you want to track our plows.

Emergency Shelter

Emergency or low-barrier shelters are designed to keep people safe from extreme weather conditions. The Emergency Shelter program provides beds on a first come, first served basis, to any homeless person. It is sometimes also referred to as emergency shelter.

Neighbor-2-Neighbor Snow Prep Tips

Our neighbors share valuable tips to handle winter weather.

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Warming Centers and Emergency Shelters

Find your nearest warming center.

Winter Weather Warnings for Seniors

Heed these tips to be safe during severe winter weather.

Snow Closures

Find information about delays and closures.

Stay Connected - Alert DC

Trash and Recycling Collections

Visit dpw.dc.gov to see any changes to trash and recycling collection schedules.

Parking and Driving

Get information on parking and driving during a snow event.

Track Our Plows

Track snowplow activity in your area.

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Latest

Oct 18 2024

Mayor Bowser and District Snow Team Prepare for Winter Weather with Annual Snow Dry Run

(Washington, DC) – Today, members of the District’s snow team began a dry run of operations to...

Feb 15 2024

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team Ahead of Friday Evening Snow

Roadway Pretreatment Begins Thursday Evening at 7 pm on All Snow Emergency Routes

Jan 18 2024

Mayor Bowser Extends Cold Emergency through Sunday, January 21, Deploys District Snow Team for Overnight Snowfall

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser announced that the District’s Cold Weather Emergency is...

Jan 15 2024

Mayor Bowser to Activate Cold Weather Emergency and Deploy District Snow Team Ahead of Wintery Conditions

Temperatures to Reach Dangerous Lows Starting Monday, January 15; Residents Should Check on...

Dec 15 2023

District Snow Team Encourages Residents to Get Ready for Winter Weather

Oct 9 2020

Public Roundtable on Waste Management and Agency Operations at the Department of Public Works

Testimony of Christopher Geldart Director, Department of Public Works Before the Committee...

May 21 2020

Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Christopher Geldart Director, Department of Public Works Before the Committee on...

Nov 6 2019

Public Roundtable and Hearing on The District’s Snow Removal Operations Plan for Winter 2019 – 2020

Before the

Nov 27 2018

Public Roundtable and Hearing on The District Snow Removal Operations Plan

Testimony of Christopher J. Shorter, Director, Department of Public Works

Nov 1 2017

Joint Public Hearing "Omnibus Graffiti Reduction Act of 2007", Bill 17-0270

Testimony of William O. Howland, Jr. Director Joint Public Hearing "Omnibus Graffiti...

Oct 25 2017

DC Snow Team Gears Up For Winter 2017/2018 with Dry Run Practice Session

On Friday, City Administrator Rashad Young and leaders of the DC Snow Team will kick off the 2017-...

District Snow Team

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Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm

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Frank D. Reeves Municipal Center
2000 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-6833
Fax: (202) 671-0642
TTY: (202) 673-6833
Email: [email protected]

DC Storm Team Goes Into Full Deployment Sunday, March 16, 2014 for Saint Patrick’s Day Snowstorm.

Date Released:

Fri, 03/14/2014

(Washington, DC) The District Snow Team (Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation) will go into a full deployment at 8 pm Sunday, March 16, putting more than 200 plows on District commercial and residential streets by 10 pm. Precipitation will start Sunday as rain then turn to snow after 9 pm. About 2-4 inches of snow are predicted before the storm ends Monday night after a rain/snow mix. The forecast calls for sub-freezing temperatures overnight Sunday into Monday with a high of 32F on Monday and 43F on Tuesday.