NOAA Northglenn, next door to Thornton, averages 44.8 inches of snow a season (1991–2020 normals)NOAA March is the snowiest month at 8.2 inches; February averages 7.6 and November 6.9NOAA About 15.6 days a year bring 1 inch of snow or more at the Northglenn stationNOAA Normal January high 48.0°F and low 19.0°F in NorthglennNWS Boulder Denver International Airport seasonal normal snowfall: 47.0 inches (1991–2020, estimated)NWS Boulder Average date of Denver’s first measurable snow: October 19City of Thornton Sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours of the last accumulation (City Code Sec. 70-106)City of Thornton Residential streets are plowed only in a Class III storm: more than 24 hours and over 9 inchesCity of Thornton The city does not haul snow away; the windrow at your driveway is the resident’s to clearCity of Thornton More than 1,300 miles of road; primary routes like 120th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard come firstNorthglenn Sidewalks cleared within 48 hours after snow, sleet or freezing rain stopsWestminster Sidewalks cleared within 24 hours of the end of a storm (City Code 8-1-10)CDOT Road conditions: call 511 or check COtrip.orgCDOT Traction Law fine: $100 plus a $33 surchargeLawn Love Denver snow removal estimate: $60–$180 for a typical visitSIMA Snow and ice customers are retained 93% of the time year over yearNOAA Northglenn, next door to Thornton, averages 44.8 inches of snow a season (1991–2020 normals)NOAA March is the snowiest month at 8.2 inches; February averages 7.6 and November 6.9NOAA About 15.6 days a year bring 1 inch of snow or more at the Northglenn stationNOAA Normal January high 48.0°F and low 19.0°F in NorthglennNWS Boulder Denver International Airport seasonal normal snowfall: 47.0 inches (1991–2020, estimated)NWS Boulder Average date of Denver’s first measurable snow: October 19City of Thornton Sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours of the last accumulation (City Code Sec. 70-106)City of Thornton Residential streets are plowed only in a Class III storm: more than 24 hours and over 9 inchesCity of Thornton The city does not haul snow away; the windrow at your driveway is the resident’s to clearCity of Thornton More than 1,300 miles of road; primary routes like 120th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard come firstNorthglenn Sidewalks cleared within 48 hours after snow, sleet or freezing rain stopsWestminster Sidewalks cleared within 24 hours of the end of a storm (City Code 8-1-10)CDOT Road conditions: call 511 or check COtrip.orgCDOT Traction Law fine: $100 plus a $33 surchargeLawn Love Denver snow removal estimate: $60–$180 for a typical visitSIMA Snow and ice customers are retained 93% of the time year over year

Who You're Dealing With

Quote requests from Thornton Snow Pros go to a local snow and landscape contractor that serves Thornton and the north Denver metro. They plow, shovel and salt in winter, and the contract, price and schedule are between you and them.

We take requests from Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster, Federal Heights, Brighton, Commerce City, unincorporated Adams County (Welby, Sherrelwood, Todd Creek) and nearby. Homes, townhome, HOA and metro district communities, apartments, churches, schools, medical offices, retail centers and business parks are all welcome.

Step by Step

Send the form. Your name, phone, ZIP code and what needs clearing: driveway, walks, steps, an HOA street or a commercial lot.
A crew calls you. Expect a call or text with a few questions about size, timing and salting.
Walk-through for bigger sites. HOAs and commercial lots get a site visit to map drive lanes, walks, docks and where snow can be piled.
Written price. A seasonal price, a per-visit rate or a full contract with triggers, timing and salting spelled out.
On the route. When the snow reaches the trigger depth, the crew comes. Contract customers come first on storm day.

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

Trigger Depth

At what snow depth does a visit happen? Is a light snow or freezing rain handled with salt?

Timing

How soon after the snow stops will the driveway, walks and lot be clear? Thornton and Westminster give owners 24 hours for sidewalks; Northglenn gives 48.

Sidewalks & Steps

Are the public sidewalk, front walk and steps included, or extra?

Salting

What material is used, how often, and is it priced per application or included?

Snow Piles

Where will the snow go? Not into the street, the sidewalk or a bike lane. Sunny lawn beats a shaded corner that refreezes.

Insurance & Damage

Proof of liability insurance, and how plow damage to turf, curbs or edges gets fixed in spring.

Seasonal Contract or Per Visit?

A seasonal contract gives you a spot on the route and a known cost. Per-visit pricing means you pay only when it snows. As an estimate, Lawn Love lists $60 to $180 as a typical Denver visit and $300 to $1,000 for a homeowner's seasonal contract. With 44.8 inches of snow in an average Northglenn season and about 15.6 days a year with an inch or more (NOAA), the math depends on the winter you get. Most HOAs and businesses go with a contract so service is guaranteed.

Want to handle some of it yourself? See tools in the Ice Fighter shop.

Get a Free Snow Removal Quote

Tell us what needs clearing, your ZIP code and anything that helps: driveway length, sidewalks, steps, a parking lot, an HOA or metro district street or a business entrance. Your request goes to a local snow and ice crew serving Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster and Federal Heights, and they contact you directly with questions and a price.

No cost and no obligation to ask. Seasonal contracts fill up before the first snow, so fall is the best time to ask.

Before you sign, ask for proof of insurance, what snow depth triggers a visit, whether sidewalks and salting are included, and how storm-day calls are billed.

How Snow Removal Quotes Work