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Everything on this page is an estimate from published cost guides, not a quote. Homeblue's Flagstaff page lists $40 to $90 a visit for driveway snow removal, depending on driveway size. The other rows are national figures from HomeGuide.
| Service | Estimated range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway snow removal, one visit | $40–$90, by driveway size | Homeblue, Flagstaff page |
| Snow blowing | $48–$72 an hour | Homeblue, Flagstaff page |
| Seasonal contract | $200–$600 a season | HomeGuide, national |
| Sidewalk shoveling | $25–$75 an hour | HomeGuide, national |
| Roof snow removal | $200–$500 standard; $1,000–$2,000 large or steep | HomeGuide, national |
| Commercial lot | $50–$150 an hour plowing; $80–$200 an hour snow removal | HomeGuide, national |
Estimates only, from Homeblue and HomeGuide. Flagstaff prices can be higher or lower. A local crew quotes your property for free.
Your price depends on the size of the area, the equipment it takes, how fast you need it done and whether salting is included. In Flagstaff, two local factors matter: big storm totals (January alone averages 20.9 inches, NOAA) mean deep snow and loaded roofs, and long, sloped forest driveways take more time and more machine.
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Area and layout | Long driveways, grades, wide lots and lots of sidewalk take more time and more machine. |
| Trigger depth | A lower trigger means more visits in a season. |
| Timing | Lots that must be open before the first shift or first customer need crews overnight. |
| Salting | Material, number of applications and whether walks get treated as well as lots. |
| Snow piles | Where snow can go on site. It can't go onto city streets or alleys, and big lots sometimes need piles moved or hauled. |
| Roof work | Roof snow and ice dam work is often priced separately from the driveway. |
| The winter | The airport averages 90.1 inches (NOAA), but seasons vary. Per-visit costs rise in a heavy winter. |
You can see what the gear costs in the Ice Fighter shop, from shovels and ice melt to snow blowers and truck salt spreaders. For a driveway, a blower can pay off over a few winters. For HOA streets and commercial lots, the machines, insurance, crews and overnight hours are why contracts exist.
Every fact in the ticker and on our pages comes from one of these public sources. Figures are typical or historical, not promises about your property or the next winter.
| Fact shown | Source | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff Pulliam Airport averages 90.1 inches of snow a season (1991–2020 normals) | NOAA | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (USW00003103) |
| January is the snowiest month at 20.9 inches; February averages 19.3 and December 18.5 | NOAA | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (USW00003103) |
| About 18.7 days a year bring 1 inch of snow or more at the airport | NOAA | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (USW00003103) |
| Normal January high 43.4°F and low 17.6°F | NOAA | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (USW00003103) |
| The airport weather station sits at about 7,000 feet (2,134.5 m) | NOAA | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (USW00003103) |
| Median first measurable snow at the airport: November 10 (our analysis, 1991–2019) | NOAA data | NOAA NCEI, GHCN-Daily records, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (our analysis, 1991–2019) |
| Owners and occupants clear adjacent sidewalks no later than 24 hours after the accumulation | City of Flagstaff | City of Flagstaff, "Clearing Sidewalks" |
| Moving snow or ice onto city streets or alleys is prohibited | City of Flagstaff | City of Flagstaff, "Clearing Sidewalks" |
| No parking on city streets or alleys midnight to 7 a.m., Nov. 1 to Apr. 1, snowing or not | City of Flagstaff | City of Flagstaff, "Winter Parking Ordinance" |
| No parking along county-maintained rights-of-way Nov. 1 to Apr. 1: a citation of not less than $200 or a tow | Coconino County | Coconino County, "Winter Parking Information" (Ordinance 2022-06) |
| Studded tires are permitted on Arizona highways from Oct. 1 to May 1 | ADOT | Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), "Know Snow and Ice" |
| Road conditions: dial 511 or check AZ511 | ADOT | Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), "Know Snow and Ice" |
| Flagstaff driveway snow removal estimate: $40–$90 a visit, by driveway size | Homeblue | Homeblue, "Flagstaff, AZ Snow Removal Cost" (estimator) |
| Snow and ice customers are retained 93% of the time year over year | SIMA | Turf Magazine, "SIMA Industry Impact Report: Average snow and ice revenue" |
| Estimate: Flagstaff snow blowing $48–$72 an hour | Homeblue | Homeblue, "Flagstaff, AZ Snow Removal Cost" (estimator) |
| National estimate: seasonal contract $200–$600 | HomeGuide | HomeGuide, "Snow Removal Cost" (national) |
| National estimate: sidewalk shoveling $25–$75 an hour | HomeGuide | HomeGuide, "Snow Removal Cost" (national) |
| National estimate: roof snow removal $200–$500 standard; $1,000–$2,000 large or steep roofs | HomeGuide | HomeGuide, "Snow Removal Cost" (national) |
| National estimate: commercial lots $50–$150 an hour plowing; $80–$200 an hour snow removal | HomeGuide | HomeGuide, "Snow Removal Cost" (national) |
| Average monthly snow, Flagstaff airport: Nov. 8.2 in, Dec. 18.5, Jan. 20.9, Feb. 19.3, Mar. 15.6, Apr. 5.0 | NOAA | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (USW00003103) |
| One Notice of Violation per season, then unsafe sidewalks are cleared at the owner’s cost | City of Flagstaff | City of Flagstaff, "Clearing Sidewalks" |
| Plow priorities: arterials, major hills, downtown, Mountain Line transit and school bus routes first; second-priority streets up to 36 hours in 12-inch-plus storms | City of Flagstaff | City of Flagstaff, "Snow & Ice Operations" |
| Use snow tires, chains or studded tires as recommended, required or both on snowy, icy roads | ADOT | Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), "Know Snow and Ice" |
| Stay at least four car lengths behind snowplows and never pass one; keep the fuel tank about three-quarters full | ADOT | Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), "Know Snow and Ice" |
| Live road conditions, closures and cameras | AZ511 | AZ511, Arizona Traveler Information |
| Forecasts, watches and warnings for northern Arizona | NWS Flagstaff | National Weather Service Flagstaff, forecast office home page |
| Flagstaff population estimate, July 1, 2024: 77,539 | Census | U.S. Census Bureau, city and town population estimates, Vintage 2024 |
| 88,200 U.S. snow and ice businesses; more than half are lawn and landscape companies | SIMA | Turf Magazine, "SIMA Industry Impact Report: Average snow and ice revenue" |
| The average operator earns 37% of revenue from snow; about 4 in 5 businesses are sole proprietors | SIMA | Turf Magazine, "SIMA Industry Impact Report: Average snow and ice revenue" |
Sources checked October 9, 2026. Snow normals are for the NOAA Flagstaff Pulliam Airport station (USW00003103). The first-snow date is our own median of NOAA daily records, not an official NWS figure. Cost figures are estimates from published guides, not Flagstaff quotes.
