Snow plowing in Somerville, 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.
Somerville snow rules you should know
- Parking
- During a snow emergency, park only on the even-numbered side of the street this winter (2026/27), unless signs say otherwise. You have four hours after the emergency is declared to move. Fines are $100 for the wrong side, a tow zone or plow obstruction, within 10 feet of a hydrant, or within 20 feet of an intersection. Towing is $132 plus $35 a day storage.
- Sidewalks
- Owners must clear sidewalks and ramps next to their property within six daylight hours after snow stops, to at least 36 inches wide, any time it snows. Fines for one- to three-unit houses are $100, $200 and then $300; for commercial or larger buildings $150 then $300.
- Alerts
- City Alerts by phone, text and email, plus the city website, flashing blue lights at 22 key intersections, GovTV, local media, social media and 311 (617-666-3311). Sign up or check.
Checked Oct 2026. Sources: somervillema.gov/snow, somervillema.gov/alerts
We are not the town. Rules change, so confirm with Somerville 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 Somerville
| 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 Somerville
Somerville has about 36,000 homes into 4.2 square miles. It is the densest municipality in New England and was built mainly through the 1940s, so streets are narrow, lots are small, and many homes sit close together. Seven hills, including Winter Hill, Spring Hill and Prospect Hill, add slopes to many blocks.
A snow emergency here changes where everyone parks. This winter, cars must be on the even-numbered side, and you get four hours after the declaration to move. Fines are $100 for the wrong side, for blocking plows, for parking within 10 feet of a hydrant or 20 feet of an intersection. Because so many cars are on one side of the street, the plow leaves a bank on the other side and in front of drives.
Sidewalks are a bigger deal in Somerville than in many places. Owners of every kind of property must clear sidewalks and ramps within six daylight hours after snow stops, 36 inches wide, even in a small storm. Fines for a house with up to three units start at $100 and rise to $300. Because drives are short and the sidewalk crosses them, the end of the drive, the apron and the walk across it all need to be clear together. With small lots and little yard space, there is often nowhere on the property to stack snow, and the city does not allow pushing it into the street, so keep the pile low and out of the sidewalk.
Neighborhoods and areas we serve
- Davis Square
- Union Square
- Winter Hill
- Spring Hill
- Ten Hills
- East Somerville
- Ball Square
- Prospect Hill
Good to know
- Seven drumlin hills run through the city, including Winter, Spring, Prospect and Cobble Hill.
- The city covers about 4.2 square miles and has about 36,000 housing units.
- A Teen Snow Shoveling Program helps seniors and people with disabilities or medical conditions.
- Flashing blue lights at 22 key intersections tell you a snow emergency is on.
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 Somerville
Own a triple-decker, a condo association or a small lot in Somerville? 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 Somerville
How much does snow plowing cost in Somerville?
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 Somerville?
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.
Which side do I park on in a Somerville snow emergency?
The even-numbered side this winter (2026/27), unless signs say otherwise. The city gives four hours to move and fines $100 for the wrong side.
How soon must I shovel my Somerville sidewalk?
Within six daylight hours after the snow stops, and the path must be at least 36 inches wide. A house with up to three units pays $100 for a first fine.
Do you plow shared drives in Somerville?
Dense streets mean shared and short drives are common here. Tell us who shares the drive and where snow can go when you ask for a quote.
Also plowing near Somerville
- Snow plowing in CambridgeBorders Somerville on the south, with the same dense two- and three-family streets.
- Snow plowing in MedfordBorders Somerville on the north along the Mystic River.
- Snow plowing in ArlingtonBorders Somerville on the northwest at Alewife Brook.
- Snow plowing in EverettBorders Somerville on the northeast across the Mystic River.
- Snow plowing in CharlestownClose to Charlestown.
All towns we serve · Before the first storm · Roof raking and ice dams