Snow removal in Litchfield, Ohio covers driveways, business and church lots and walks across Litchfield Township on the west side of Medina County. One short form reaches a local contractor for the clearing that ODOT, the county and the township leave to owners.
Litchfield Township had 3,215 residents at the 2020 census across 22.4 square miles, and Wikipedia notes it has no incorporated village or city. The unincorporated community of Litchfield sits at its center, about nine miles northwest of Medina, where SR 18 meets SR 83 (Avon Lake Road) at a traffic circle.
Three Lorain County townships, Grafton, LaGrange and Penfield, border it on the north and west, with York Township to the east and Chatham Township to the south. Town Hall is at 9256 Norwalk Road and the township's administrative office at 3928 Avon Lake Road. Police coverage comes from the Medina County Sheriff, and the township has put road levies before voters to fund its roads.
Who plows the roads in Litchfield Township?
ODOT plows the state routes through Litchfield, SR 18 and SR 83, while the township's Roads and Maintenance department looks after township roads. The Medina County Engineer handles county roads and sends township road concerns to the local trustees.
Driveways, private lanes and business lots are the owner's job. For those, start with driveway snow plowing in Litchfield or commercial snow plowing.
Why does Litchfield's spot on SR 18 matter for snow?
Litchfield's center sits right on SR 18, the line the Medina County Engineer uses to mark where heavier snow starts to the north. The same FAQ says flatter, open areas south of the route are very exposed to wind, which pushes settled snow back onto roads.
So the circle splits the township two ways: more snowfall to the north, more drifting on open ground to the south. Say which side of SR 18 you're on and whether your drive crosses open ground.
Can lots around the Litchfield circle get plowing and salting?
Business and church lots around the SR 18 and SR 83 circle can request plowing and salting and de-icing on one quote. List the entrances, the lot size and any walks so the contractor sees the whole job.
A seasonal snow contract keeps the same terms all winter. Walk-only jobs can go through sidewalk snow removal.
Snow Removal services in Litchfield
Commercial Snow PlowingParking lots, retail plazas, office lots and drive lanes plowed at the snow depth you choose.Commercial Snow Plowing details
Driveway Snow PlowingResidential driveways plowed after each snowfall, per visit or on a seasonal plan.Driveway Snow Plowing details
Salting and De-IcingRock salt and ice melt applied to lots, drives and walks to prevent and break up ice.Salting and De-Icing details
Sidewalk Snow RemovalPublic sidewalks, entrances, steps and ramps shoveled or blown clear and treated.Sidewalk Snow Removal details
HOA and Subdivision Snow RemovalPrivate subdivision roads, condo lots, mailbox areas and common walks for associations.HOA and Subdivision Snow Removal details
Seasonal Snow ContractsOne price for the winter, or per-push rates in writing: compare before the first snow.Seasonal Snow Contracts detailsNeighborhoods served in Litchfield
Litchfield Circle
The traffic circle where SR 18 meets SR 83 is the community's center, with Litchfield Circle Park at the intersection. ODOT plows the circle itself; the lots around it are private.
Avon Lake Road
SR 83 runs through the township as Avon Lake Road, past the township office at 3928, Litchfield Ballpark at 4088 and the Wetlands Nature Preserve at 3005. Homes along it can request driveway plowing or walk clearing.
Norwalk Road
Town Hall at 9256 Norwalk Road and the Litchfield Historical Society at 9268 sit along this road. Neighbors with drives off Norwalk Road can send one request together.
About Litchfield, Ohio
Litchfield Township was organized in 1831 and named after Litchfield, Connecticut, and it's the only Litchfield Township in Ohio. A post office has run in the community since 1832, and the Buckeye Local School District formed in 1952 by joining the Litchfield, York and Liverpool districts.
Reformer Josephine Sophia White Griffing lived here, and Wikipedia notes her Litchfield home was a stop on the Underground Railroad; she later helped lobby for the Freedmen's Bureau. Oviatt Cole served as Medina County Recorder from 1836 to 1842 while living in Litchfield and later became Ohio State Auditor.
Herman Gould Nickerson was born in Litchfield in 1841 and later helped mark Oregon Trail routes in Wyoming. Today the township calls itself "a small town with a big heart," and its Historical Society on Norwalk Road keeps the older stories.
Weather and climate in Litchfield
Litchfield has a humid continental climate, and its closest long-record weather station is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, northeast of the township. NWS Cleveland tracks 1991 to 2020 normals there: 63.8 inches of snow a season on about 45.8 days with at least a tenth of an inch, per this NOAA-based table.
Snowfall peaks in January at 18.4 inches, when average lows sit at 22.3°F (Cleveland climate table). News 5 Cleveland says Medina County's secondary snowbelt gets lake-effect snow mainly on straight north winds, and Litchfield's north edge borders Lorain County's Grafton Township, the side those winds arrive from.
ZIP codes and area codes in Litchfield
ZIP codes served (each opens in Google Maps):
Area codes: 330, 234
Landmarks and community places in Litchfield
Litchfield Wetlands Nature Preserve
This 145-acre Medina County Park District preserve at 3005 Avon Lake Road has a 1.7-mile trail and a 200-foot boardwalk over 80 acres of restored wetland. Its 30-car lot is where to park for a winter walk.
Litchfield Circle Park
At the SR 18 and SR 83 intersection, the park hosts holiday celebrations, band concerts and ice cream socials. It marks the center of the community, where ODOT's plows work the circle.
Litchfield Town Hall
Town Hall at 9256 Norwalk Road is the township's rental hall, with the Historical Society close by at 9268. A cleared lot matters for any winter event booked there.
Why request snow removal in Litchfield through Medina Snow Removal
Requesting snow removal in Litchfield through Medina Snow Removal takes one short form: name and phone first, then the address and the work needed. A local contractor who knows which Litchfield roads ODOT, the county and the township plow, and how wind behaves on open ground south of SR 18, follows up.
Pick per push or a seasonal contract, and associations can use HOA snow removal. Next door, see York Township, Valley City and Lafayette Township, or the Medina County service area page.
Snow Removal questions from Litchfield property owners
- Which ZIP code does Litchfield Township use?
- Litchfield uses ZIP code 44253, served by a Litchfield post office that has operated since 1832. Town Hall on Norwalk Road and the township office on Avon Lake Road both carry it, so enter 44253 with your street address.
- Who plows SR 18 and SR 83 in Litchfield?
- ODOT maintains both state routes, including the traffic circle where they meet, and its Medina County number is 330-723-0091. Township roads are handled by Litchfield Township's Roads and Maintenance department, and private drives fall to the owner.
- Can driveways near the Lorain County line in Litchfield be plowed?
- Litchfield borders Grafton, LaGrange and Penfield townships in Lorain County, and requests from the Litchfield side of that line are welcome. For long rural drives, see driveway snow plowing for the details to include.
- Who fixes a Litchfield mailbox hit by a plow?
- Litchfield Township doesn't post a mailbox policy online, so contact the trustees through the township directory if a township plow damages yours. On county roads, the Medina County Highway Department may repair or replace the box or pay up to $35 toward materials.
- Does Litchfield get more snow north or south of the circle?
- The Medina County Engineer says areas north of SR 18 generally get more snow, while flatter, open areas south of it are very exposed to wind. Since SR 18 runs through the Litchfield circle, homes north of it may see more snowfall and homes on open ground to the south more drifting.
- Who do I contact about a township road in Litchfield?
- Litchfield Township lists its Roads and Maintenance department and its trustees in the online directory, and the administrative office at 3928 Avon Lake Road is open by appointment. The Medina County Engineer also points township road concerns to the local trustees.
- Can a business on Avon Lake Road in Litchfield get plowing and salting together?
- Lots along Avon Lake Road and SR 18 can request commercial snow plowing and salting on one quote. Mention the lot size, entrances and any walks so the local contractor can price the full job.
- How far is Litchfield from Medina for a snow contractor?
- The Litchfield community sits about nine miles northwest of the city of Medina at the SR 18 and SR 83 circle, and SR 18 links the two. Include your exact address so the contractor can plan the route and quote the job.
- What months should a Litchfield seasonal snow contract cover?
- Dates are set with the contractor. At Cleveland Hopkins, snow normally starts with 4.5 inches in November and runs through 10.8 inches in March, so a Litchfield seasonal contract covering November through March lines up with the main season.
- Can neighbors off Norwalk Road in Litchfield share one plow request?
- Neighbors on the same road can send one request listing every address, and an association can use HOA snow removal for a private road. For communities beyond Litchfield, see the service area hub.
Nearby areas
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Sources: Litchfield Township · Litchfield Township news and notices · Litchfield Township directory · Litchfield Township parks · Wikipedia: Litchfield Township, Medina County, Ohio · Wikipedia: Litchfield, Ohio · Wikipedia: Josephine Sophia White Griffing · Wikipedia: Oviatt Cole · Wikipedia: Herman Gould Nickerson · Medina County Park District: Litchfield Wetlands Nature Preserve · Medina County Engineer: Highway Department FAQ · News 5 Cleveland: where the snow belts are · NWS Cleveland: snow climatology for Cleveland · Current Results: Ohio annual snowfall (NOAA normals) · Wikipedia: Cleveland (climate table) · Wikipedia: Ohio State Route 18 · York Township comprehensive plan (2024), Buckeye Local history
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