NOAA Syracuse Hancock International Airport averages 127.8 inches of snow a season (1991–2020 normals)NOAA January is the snowiest month at 34.0 inches; December averages 30.6 and February 30.3NOAA About 34.1 days a year bring 1 inch of snow or more at the Syracuse airportNOAA Normal January high 31.7°F and low 16.5°F in SyracuseNOAA Median date of the first measurable snow at the Syracuse airport: November 8 (29 seasons of daily records)City of Syracuse Sidewalks must be cleared of snow and ice by 6 p.m. the day after it falls (Sec. 24-3)City of Syracuse Downtown special assessment district: walks cleared within 4 hours after snow stopsCity of Syracuse No snow or ice into street gutters, parks or sidewalks (Sec. 24-4); fine up to $100City of Syracuse Snow removal contractors who break the rule face a $150 fineCity of Syracuse DPW plows about 145 miles of busy sidewalks when 3 inches or more falls; owners stay responsibleCity of Syracuse More than 5,000 fire hydrants: keep a 3-foot circle clear around yoursCity of Syracuse Odd/even parking switches sides at 6 p.m. so plows can reach the curbNWS Westerly winds over Lake Ontario bring heavy lake-effect snow along the I-81 corridor between Syracuse and Watertown511NY Live New York road conditions, closures and camerasHomeGuide National average: driveway plowing $30–$70 a visitSIMA Snow and ice customers are retained 93% of the time year over yearNOAA Syracuse Hancock International Airport averages 127.8 inches of snow a season (1991–2020 normals)NOAA January is the snowiest month at 34.0 inches; December averages 30.6 and February 30.3NOAA About 34.1 days a year bring 1 inch of snow or more at the Syracuse airportNOAA Normal January high 31.7°F and low 16.5°F in SyracuseNOAA Median date of the first measurable snow at the Syracuse airport: November 8 (29 seasons of daily records)City of Syracuse Sidewalks must be cleared of snow and ice by 6 p.m. the day after it falls (Sec. 24-3)City of Syracuse Downtown special assessment district: walks cleared within 4 hours after snow stopsCity of Syracuse No snow or ice into street gutters, parks or sidewalks (Sec. 24-4); fine up to $100City of Syracuse Snow removal contractors who break the rule face a $150 fineCity of Syracuse DPW plows about 145 miles of busy sidewalks when 3 inches or more falls; owners stay responsibleCity of Syracuse More than 5,000 fire hydrants: keep a 3-foot circle clear around yoursCity of Syracuse Odd/even parking switches sides at 6 p.m. so plows can reach the curbNWS Westerly winds over Lake Ontario bring heavy lake-effect snow along the I-81 corridor between Syracuse and Watertown511NY Live New York road conditions, closures and camerasHomeGuide National average: driveway plowing $30–$70 a visitSIMA Snow and ice customers are retained 93% of the time year over year

Who You're Dealing With

Quote requests from Syracuse Snow Pros go to a local snow and landscape contractor that serves Syracuse and Onondaga County. They plow, shovel and salt in winter, and the contract, price and schedule are between you and them.

We take requests from Syracuse, Salina, Clay, Cicero, Camillus, Manlius, DeWitt, Onondaga, Liverpool, North Syracuse, East Syracuse, Fayetteville, Baldwinsville and nearby. Homes, townhome and condo communities, apartments, churches, schools, medical offices, retail centers and business parks are all welcome.

Step by Step

Send the form. Your name, phone, ZIP code and what needs clearing: driveway, walks, steps, roof, an HOA drive or a commercial lot.
A crew calls you. Expect a call or text with a few questions about size, timing and salting.
Walk-through for bigger sites. HOAs and commercial lots get a site visit to map drive lanes, walks, docks and where snow can be piled.
Written price. A seasonal price, a per-visit rate or a full contract with triggers, timing, repeat pushes and salting spelled out.
On the route. When the snow reaches the trigger depth, the crew comes. Contract customers come first on storm day.

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

Trigger Depth

At what snow depth does a visit happen? How many pushes a day in a lake-effect storm? Is light snow or ice handled with salt?

Timing

How soon after the snow stops will the driveway, walks and lot be clear? Syracuse sidewalks are due by 6 p.m. the next day, and within 4 hours downtown.

Sidewalks & Steps

Are the public sidewalk, front walk and steps included, or extra?

Salting

What material is used, how often, and is it priced per application or included?

Snow Piles

Where will the snow go? Not into the street gutter or onto the sidewalk (Syracuse Sec. 24-4). Big lots may need piles moved as the winter goes on.

Insurance & Damage

Proof of liability insurance, and how plow damage to turf, curbs or edges gets fixed in spring.

Seasonal Contract or Per Visit?

A seasonal contract gives you a spot on the route and a known cost. Per-visit pricing means you pay only when it snows. As an estimate, HomeGuide's national averages put driveway plowing at $30 to $70 a visit and a seasonal contract at $200 to $600. With 127.8 inches of snow in an average season at the Syracuse airport and about 34.1 days a year with an inch or more (NOAA), many visits add up fast. Most HOAs and businesses go with a contract so service is guaranteed.

Want to handle some of it yourself? See tools in the Ice Fighter shop.

Get a Free Snow Removal Quote

Tell us what needs clearing, your ZIP code and anything that helps: driveway length, sidewalks, steps, a parking lot, an HOA drive or a business entrance. Your request goes to a local snow and ice crew serving Syracuse, Salina, Clay and Cicero, and they contact you directly with questions and a price.

No cost and no obligation to ask. Seasonal contracts fill up before the first snow, so fall is the best time to ask.

Before you sign, ask for proof of insurance, what snow depth triggers a visit, whether sidewalks and salting are included, and how storm-day calls are billed.

How Snow Removal Quotes Work