The Village of Waunakee, like most of Wisconsin, can experience high levels of snowfall each winter season. When snow events do occur, the responsibility to clear public streets and sidewalks is that of the Streets and Parks Divisions of Waunakee’s Public Works Department. The soul purpose of all Village plowing efforts is to maintain safe travel by pedestrians and vehicles throughout Waunakee.

Waunakee averages a cumulative snowfall of 43 inches per year (The national average is 25 inches). Plowing all of Waunakee means clearing snow from: 

• 110 lane miles of roadway 
• 62 cul-de-sacs 
• 12 miles of sidewalks, and 
• All municipal parking areas and walkways

• The time the snow began 
• Duration of snowfall 
• Type of snow - light/dry or wet/heavy 
• Temperature before and after snowfall 
• High winds – drifting 
• Snow accumulation 
• Available equipment – breakdowns 
• Available staff