Snow plowing in Lowell, MA: reserve your season pass
- 1 car$425
- 2 cars$550
- 3 cars or 75 ft+$750
12 plows included. $100 deposit holds your spot. Per plow: $55 / $70 / $95. We plow at 2 inches.
Lowell snow rules you should know
- Parking
- When a major snow event is forecast, the City of Lowell declares a snow emergency parking ban. All vehicles must be off the street within 6 hours of the declaration, and cars left on the street can be ticketed and towed. The city says cars must not block roads even after a ban is lifted. The city's posted rules give no fine amount and no seasonal overnight ban.
- Sidewalks
- Check with the city. Lowell's code has a Streets and Sidewalks chapter (Chapter 243) with a snow and ice section, but the current text could not be read, so no deadline or fine is stated here. City DPW clears only some sidewalks.
- Alerts
- The city posts snow emergencies in its Alert Center and on its Notify Me list, which sends email or text. Parking and Garages Department: 978-674-4014. The city's posted pages do not name a phone-call alert system. Sign up or check.
Checked Oct 2026. Sources: lowellma.gov/490/Snow-Emergency-Parking, lowellma.gov/193/Snow-Operations, lowellma.gov/list.aspx
We are not the town. Rules change, so confirm with Lowell before a storm. All 43 towns: parking ban and snow emergency rules.
What the pass covers
- 12 plows for the season. Each plow is up to 6 inches of snow.
- We plow when 2 inches or more has fallen. What a 2-inch trigger means.
- You get a text when we start and when we finish.
Cost in Lowell
| Driveway | Season pass | Per plow |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car | $425 | $55 |
| 2 cars | $550 | $70 |
| 3 cars or 75 ft+ | $750 | $95 |
The pass costs less than paying per plow once you need about 8 plows. Pay $100 now, the rest on December 1. Per push or seasonal · Cost calculator
Plowing a driveway in Lowell
Lowell is a dense city, and winter driveway work here looks different from the suburbs. Many homes sit close together on small lots. Some have a drive and some have no off-street parking at all, which is why the city offers free garage parking to residents during a ban. The city's own page counts about 253 miles of streets, around 80 cul-de-sacs, and more than 254 dead-end streets. Dead ends and cul-de-sacs are plowed by smaller trucks and are usually cleared last, mostly because parked cars block the way.
When the city declares a snow emergency, cars must be off the street within 6 hours. That matters for driveways. A cleared driveway is a place to put a car, and a blocked one can mean a ticket and a tow. The city says the plow bank at the end of a driveway is unavoidable, because plows push snow curb to curb for drainage and safety. It aims to clear residential side streets within 8 hours after snow stops, so the bank often arrives after you have already shoveled.
Clearing the apron last, after the street plow passes, saves work. City rules also bar pushing snow from your property into the street, so clear a path to the sidewalk and keep snow on your own lot, or ask your plow service to do the same. The city asks corner residents to clear a path from the sidewalk to the street, and its plows push snow back at intersections to keep sight lines open. For a seasonal plan in Lowell, start with where the car will go during a ban.
Neighborhoods and areas we serve
- Centralville
- Pawtucketville
- The HighlandsThe most populated Lowell neighborhood, in the southwest part of the city.
- Belvidere
- The Acre
- Back Central
- South Lowell
- Downtown
Good to know
- The DPW plows about 253 miles of streets and says it has 31 plow trucks.
- Lowell has about 80 cul-de-sacs and over 254 dead-end streets, plowed with smaller 1-ton trucks and usually cleared last.
- The DPW aims to clear residential side streets within 8 hours after the snow ends.
- Residents may take sand and salt (up to two 5-gallon buckets) from the DPW at 1365 Middlesex Street.
How it works
Reserve
Pick your driveway size and pay the $100 deposit.
We confirm
We text you to confirm the driveway and where snow can go.
We plow at 2 in
You get a text when we start and when we finish.
Condos, landlords and small lots in Lowell
Own a triple-decker, a condo association or a small lot in Lowell? A season pass is for single homes. For buildings and lots we walk the site and send a written price. Landlords · Condo associations · Request a proposal
Questions about snow plowing in Lowell
How much does snow plowing cost in Lowell?
A season pass is $425 for a 1-car driveway, $550 for 2 cars and $750 for 3 cars or 75 ft+. Each covers 12 plows. Or pay per plow: $55, $70 or $95. The pass costs less once you need about 8 plows.
When do you plow in Lowell?
We plow when 2 inches or more has fallen, once the snow stops. We do not promise a clock time because storms and routes vary. You get a text when we start and when we finish.
What happens after 12 plows?
Plows after the 12th are billed at the per-plow price for your driveway size: $55, $70 or $95.
How long do I have to move my car when Lowell declares a snow emergency?
The city says all vehicles must be off the street within 6 hours of the declaration. Cars on the street can be ticketed and towed, and the city offers garage parking for residents without off-street parking.
Do I have to shovel the sidewalk in Lowell?
Check with the city. The code has a sidewalk snow section in Chapter 243, but we could not read the current deadline or fine. Do not rely on a number from us.
Do you plow dead-end and cul-de-sac driveways in Lowell?
Yes, these drives can be plowed. The city says dead ends and cul-de-sacs are cleared last because parked cars block access, so the street plow bank may land after your drive is done.
Also plowing near Lowell
- Snow plowing in DracutShares Lowell's northern border, across the Merrimack River from Pawtucketville and Centralville.
- Snow plowing in ChelmsfordBorders Lowell on the south and west.
- Snow plowing in Billerica and TewksburyBorders Lowell to the southeast.
- Snow plowing in TyngsboroughClose to Tyngsborough.
All towns we serve · Before the first storm · Roof raking and ice dams