Snow clearing instructions for Almaty

Almaty, Kazakhstan, is currently in the midst of a significant snowfall, with the city receiving 16-18 cm of snow as of 18:00 on January 13. To tackle this wintery challenge, the Almaty Akimat (city administration) has issued a warning and mobilised a large-scale operation to clear the city's roads and public spaces.

Over 614 units of special equipment, including 234 sand spreaders, are involved in the overnight snow removal efforts. To ensure efficiency, snow-clearing columns, accompanied by road police patrol cars, are being organised. As a precautionary measure, anti-icing materials have been applied generously to roads, intersections, exit ramps, and other surfaces to prevent icy conditions.

During the day, 1,907 road workers were on duty, and 630 units of special equipment were in operation. By 18:00, a total of 3,860 cubic meters of snow had been removed from various areas, including mountainous and foothill areas, pedestrian zones, and public spaces.

To facilitate the snow removal process, drivers are asked to remove their parked vehicles from the sides of the roads. Overnight, 116 dump trucks will be used for mass snow removal. Work is also underway to clear sidewalks, pedestrian zones, public transport stops, parking bays, overpasses, parks, and squares.

As of 18:00, a total of 6,664 tons of anti-icing materials have been used. The city administration has also warned that vehicles obstructing snow removal work will be towed away by an evacuation vehicle.

According to Kazhydromet's forecast, the snowfall is expected to end by the end of the day. The names of the leaders or management of the department responsible for snow removal operations in Almaty are not publicly available.

Stay safe and follow the city's guidelines during this winter weather event.