Does a Wadsworth snow emergency mean I have to move my car off the street?

Once the Mayor announces a snow emergency under section 76.14, vehicles may not be parked on public streets until plowing is announced as finished, except for short loading stops. The ban starts at least one hour after the announcement, which leaves time to have the drive cleared.

How much snow triggers a parking ban in Wadsworth?

City code treats 3 inches or more of snow within 24 hours as a snow emergency. The street department also says it calls a ban when it expects more than 2 to 3 inches and will clear every street.

Can I park on Wadsworth streets overnight in winter?

Parking is banned on all city streets from 3 to 6 a.m., with no season named in the rule. Households with more cars than garage space can book driveway plowing so every vehicle has a clear spot off the street.

Why is my Wadsworth allotment street plowed after the main roads?

The city ranks streets by traffic, terrain and land use, so a flat, low-speed allotment street comes after arterials like SR 261, secondaries and busing routes. The driveway itself stays the owner's job.

Do Wadsworth ZIP codes 44281 and 44282 both qualify for a quote?

Both Wadsworth ZIP codes can send a request, as can Wadsworth-addressed homes in Sharon Township and around River Styx. Put your full street address in the form.

Can businesses near the I-76 exits in Wadsworth get lots cleared overnight?

Lots near the SR 57, SR 94 and SR 261 interchanges are private property, so ODOT and the city do not clear them. Ask for commercial snow plowing with a trigger depth and an opening time written into the agreement.

Can downtown Wadsworth storefronts on the square get walks cleared?

Main Street district shops can request sidewalk snow removal for front walks and rear lots. Mention the 2-hour parking spaces out front so the work is planned around parked cars.

Does Wadsworth's brine on the streets mean I can skip salting my driveway?

The city's pre-wetting and brine trucks treat public streets only, not private pavement. Steep drives, steps and walks still need their own treatment, which you can add through salting and de-icing.

Can Wadsworth condo associations combine plowing and walks in one agreement?

Boards can request HOA snow removal covering private drives, guest parking, mailbox areas and walks. A site map helps the quote cover every area the association maintains.

Can Western Star homes on the Wadsworth Township side request plowing?

Western Star homes in unincorporated Wadsworth Township can send a request the same way. Wadsworth's snow emergency ordinance covers streets in the city, so include your road name and whether you are inside city limits.

Snow Removal in Wadsworth, OH | Medina Snow Removal

Snow removal in Wadsworth, Ohio covers driveway plowing, parking lot clearing, salting and sidewalk work in this Medina County city of 24,007 people (2020 census). One request reaches a local contractor who works Wadsworth streets, and you get a quote back for your property.

Wadsworth sits about 11.6 miles southwest of Akron, and I-76 crosses the city with interchanges at SR 57, SR 94 and SR 261. The City of Wadsworth plows and salts close to 200 lane miles of its own streets, but driveways, private lots and the walks in front of them are the owner's job. Background on the city is on Wikipedia and in the Census Bureau's QuickFacts for Wadsworth.

Requests can come from homes on residential allotments, condo associations, churches, schools and the businesses along arterials such as SR 261, which the city describes as carrying shopping, businesses and expressway access. Pick per-push service or a seasonal snow contract, and see the rest of the county on the Medina County snow removal page.

How does the City of Wadsworth plow its streets?

The city salts first and plows once snow builds up, usually at 1 to 2 inches, and plows out every city street once more than 2 to 3 inches fall. Routes are laid out so every address is within about 1,000 feet of a cleared road.

A quiet, flat allotment street ranks below an arterial like SR 261, and the city's goal is not bare pavement all the time. Homeowners can book driveway snow plowing rather than wait for the street to clear first. Details are on the city's snow and ice removal page.

When does Wadsworth declare a snow parking ban?

Under city code section 76.14, a snow emergency exists whenever 3 inches or more falls within 24 hours, and the Mayor can then ban parking on any or all city streets. The ban starts at least one hour after the Mayor's announcement and lasts until plowing is announced as finished.

Wadsworth also bans parking on all city streets from 3 to 6 a.m., so cars sit in driveways overnight and a cleared drive matters. The full text is on the city's parking page.

Person shoveling a snowy sidewalk outside a shop

Which Wadsworth roads and lots are cleared privately?

Everything off the public street is private: driveways, business and church lots, condo drives and the lots by the I-76 interchanges at SR 57 (Exit 7), SR 94 (Exit 9) and SR 261 (Exit 11). Wadsworth is 99.7% urban by census definition, so most properties are suburban drives, apartment and condo lots, schools and retail lots.

Lots that must open early can use commercial snow plowing with salting, and condo boards can use HOA snow removal. Sidewalk rules are in the city's codified ordinances, and downtown storefronts can add sidewalk snow removal.

Snow Removal services in Wadsworth

Plow truck with amber lights clearing a snow-covered lot at dusk

Commercial Snow PlowingParking lots, retail plazas, office lots and drive lanes plowed at the snow depth you choose.Commercial Snow Plowing details

Person clearing a long residential driveway with a snowblower after a snowfall

Driveway Snow PlowingResidential driveways plowed after each snowfall, per visit or on a seasonal plan.Driveway Snow Plowing details

Orange salt truck with a red plow blade on a snowy road lined with frosted trees

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

Person clearing a snow-covered sidewalk in front of a brick storefront building

Sidewalk Snow RemovalPublic sidewalks, entrances, steps and ramps shoveled or blown clear and treated.Sidewalk Snow Removal details

Aerial view of a snow-covered subdivision with cleared streets and driveways

HOA and Subdivision Snow RemovalPrivate subdivision roads, condo lots, mailbox areas and common walks for associations.HOA and Subdivision Snow Removal details

Orange plow truck clearing a tree-lined road during snowfall

Seasonal Snow ContractsOne price for the winter, or per-push rates in writing: compare before the first snow.Seasonal Snow Contracts details

Neighborhoods served in Wadsworth

Downtown Wadsworth

Downtown is the Main Street Wadsworth district around the square, where the city posts a 2-hour parking limit. Storefront owners can ask for walks and rear lots to be cleared before opening.

Western Star

Western Star, at Greenwich Road and South Medina Line Road, is where the Dean and Durham families settled in 1814. Its west side is in Wadsworth Township and its east side in Norton.

Weatherstone

Weatherstone covers the Grove of Weatherstone subdivision, and the city's Weatherstone Park is on Reimer Road. Allotment streets like these rank below arterials on the city's plow list.

Wintergreen

Wintergreen takes its name from the Meadows of Wintergreen subdivision, and Wintergreen Park is on Hillcrest Drive. Homeowners here can add walks and steps to a driveway plow.

Holmesbrook

Holmesbrook Hill, west of downtown, is named for Indian Holmes, an early settler whose home stood by the brook there. Sloped drives here grip better with salt.

About Wadsworth, Ohio

Wadsworth was founded on March 1, 1814, when Benjamin Dean felled the first tree on land in the Connecticut Western Reserve. Settlers named it for General Elijah Wadsworth, who owned the largest share of the land but never lived here; he lived in Canfield. Pennsylvania Dutch families arrived in the 1830s, per the city's early history page.

Wadsworth became a village on January 1, 1876 and a city on January 1, 1931. Strike-anywhere Blue Tip matches were made here until the 1980s, which is why the city's annual festival is the Blue Tip Festival. In 2016 Wadsworth became Ohio's 22nd accredited Main Street community.

Laura Spelman Rockefeller, wife of John D. Rockefeller, was born in Wadsworth in 1839. Astronaut Michael Foreman grew up here and graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1975, and former U.S. Representative Jim Renacci served as Wadsworth's mayor.

Weather and climate in Wadsworth

Wadsworth has a humid continental climate, and the nearest long-term NOAA station is Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). CAK averages 47.2 inches of snow a season under the 1991–2020 normals, with January (13.4 inches) and February (12.0 inches) the snowiest months; the NWS Cleveland CAK snowfall page tracks the record.

January is also the coldest month at CAK, with an average low of 20.3°F. The Medina County Engineer says areas north of SR 18 generally get more snow than areas south of it, and Wadsworth lies south of that road.

ZIP codes and area codes in Wadsworth

ZIP codes served (each opens in Google Maps):

Area codes: 330, 234

Landmarks and community places in Wadsworth

Memorial Park

The city's 47.8-acre Memorial Park on Ault Street lists ice skating among its features, and its main pavilion has a wood-burning fireplace.

Holmesbrook Park

Holmesbrook Park covers 58.3 acres on College Street with a bike and pedestrian trail and fishing. The Medina County Park District also lists it among its parks.

Wadsworth Municipal Airport

The city-owned airport on Airport Drive is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and since 2018 has hosted the southern EMS helicopter base for PHI Air Medical and Cleveland Clinic. SR 57 runs past it along the western edge of the city.

Why request snow removal in Wadsworth through Medina Snow Removal

Requesting snow removal in Wadsworth through Medina Snow Removal takes one short form: your name and phone first, then your address and what needs clearing. A local contractor who knows the 3-inch snow emergency rule and the 3 to 6 a.m. street parking ban reviews it and quotes your property.

You choose per-push service for occasional storms or a seasonal contract for the whole winter. Neighbors in Sharon Center, Guilford Township and Seville use the same form.

Snow Removal questions from Wadsworth property owners

Does a Wadsworth snow emergency mean I have to move my car off the street?: Once the Mayor announces a snow emergency under section 76.14, vehicles may not be parked on public streets until plowing is announced as finished, except for short loading stops. The ban starts at least one hour after the announcement, which leaves time to have the drive cleared.
How much snow triggers a parking ban in Wadsworth?: City code treats 3 inches or more of snow within 24 hours as a snow emergency. The street department also says it calls a ban when it expects more than 2 to 3 inches and will clear every street.
Can I park on Wadsworth streets overnight in winter?: Parking is banned on all city streets from 3 to 6 a.m., with no season named in the rule. Households with more cars than garage space can book driveway plowing so every vehicle has a clear spot off the street.
Why is my Wadsworth allotment street plowed after the main roads?: The city ranks streets by traffic, terrain and land use, so a flat, low-speed allotment street comes after arterials like SR 261, secondaries and busing routes. The driveway itself stays the owner's job.
Do Wadsworth ZIP codes 44281 and 44282 both qualify for a quote?: Both Wadsworth ZIP codes can send a request, as can Wadsworth-addressed homes in Sharon Township and around River Styx. Put your full street address in the form.
Can businesses near the I-76 exits in Wadsworth get lots cleared overnight?: Lots near the SR 57, SR 94 and SR 261 interchanges are private property, so ODOT and the city do not clear them. Ask for commercial snow plowing with a trigger depth and an opening time written into the agreement.
Can downtown Wadsworth storefronts on the square get walks cleared?: Main Street district shops can request sidewalk snow removal for front walks and rear lots. Mention the 2-hour parking spaces out front so the work is planned around parked cars.
Does Wadsworth's brine on the streets mean I can skip salting my driveway?: The city's pre-wetting and brine trucks treat public streets only, not private pavement. Steep drives, steps and walks still need their own treatment, which you can add through salting and de-icing.
Can Wadsworth condo associations combine plowing and walks in one agreement?: Boards can request HOA snow removal covering private drives, guest parking, mailbox areas and walks. A site map helps the quote cover every area the association maintains.
Can Western Star homes on the Wadsworth Township side request plowing?: Western Star homes in unincorporated Wadsworth Township can send a request the same way. Wadsworth's snow emergency ordinance covers streets in the city, so include your road name and whether you are inside city limits.

Nearby areas

More towns: Snow Removal in Medina County · all service areas.

Sources: Wikipedia: Wadsworth, Ohio · City of Wadsworth: Snow & Ice Removal · City of Wadsworth: Parking (snow emergency, sec. 76.14) · City of Wadsworth: Early History · City of Wadsworth: Main Street Wadsworth · City of Wadsworth: Memorial Park · City of Wadsworth: Holmesbrook Park · City of Wadsworth: Wadsworth Municipal Airport · U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Wadsworth city, Ohio · Wikipedia: Western Star, Ohio · Wikipedia: Akron, Ohio (CAK climate normals) · NWS Cleveland: Akron-Canton snowfall climatology · Medina County Engineer: Highway Department FAQ

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