City of Fort Dodge, Iowa

City of Fort Dodge Government

15 hours ago

DECEMBER 7, 2025, 11:00 AM UPDATE:

Our crews have completed work in residential neighborhoods and are currently moving through alleys. While roads are not down to bare pavement, they are traversable. All roads have been hit.

With two significant snowfalls occurring so close together, Public Works made the operational decision to send our regular pickup trucks equipped with plows into areas where larger equipment could not safely maneuver due to vehicles parked too tightly on both sides of the street. As a result, some streets may not be as clear as we'd like - but they are passable. Again, this is not our standard practice and will not happen every time it snows; it was a temporary adjustment to deal with these back-to-back storms and the number of vehicles parked along narrow streets.

Unfortunately, some challenges are being created by vehicles left on the street during the snow and by residents and contractors pushing or blowing snow back into the roadway. These actions significantly reduce the effectiveness of plowing efforts. When clearing your driveway or sidewalk, keep all snow on your own property-pile it in your yard, along the side of your driveway, or near your property line, and never in the street, alley, sidewalk, or on someone else's property.

Once crews finish alleys and cul-de-sacs, they will transition to downtown lots. Crews will also be in early tomorrow morning to hit emergency routes and the areas around all Fort Dodge schools. We are prepared to bring staff back in later today if conditions require it, but the goal is to give our team a much-deserved few hours to rest and decompress before the next round of work begins.

Please use caution and practice safe winter driving if you must be out today. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to work through this active weather pattern.DECEMBER 7, 2025, 11:00 AM UPDATE:

Our crews have completed work in residential neighborhoods and are currently moving through alleys. While roads are not down to bare pavement, they are traversable. All roads have been hit.

With two significant snowfalls occurring so close together, Public Works made the operational decision to send our regular pickup trucks equipped with plows into areas where larger equipment could not safely maneuver due to vehicles parked too tightly on both sides of the street. As a result, some streets may not be as clear as we'd like - but they are passable. Again, this is not our standard practice and will not happen every time it snows; it was a temporary adjustment to deal with these back-to-back storms and the number of vehicles parked along narrow streets.

Unfortunately, some challenges are being created by vehicles left on the street during the snow and by residents and contractors pushing or blowing snow back into the roadway. These actions significantly reduce the effectiveness of plowing efforts. When clearing your driveway or sidewalk, keep all snow on your own property-pile it in your yard, along the side of your driveway, or near your property line, and never in the street, alley, sidewalk, or on someone else's property.

Once crews finish alleys and cul-de-sacs, they will transition to downtown lots. Crews will also be in early tomorrow morning to hit emergency routes and the areas around all Fort Dodge schools. We are prepared to bring staff back in later today if conditions require it, but the goal is to give our team a much-deserved few hours to rest and decompress before the next round of work begins.

Please use caution and practice safe winter driving if you must be out today. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to work through this active weather pattern. ... See moreSee less

City of Fort Dodge Government

1 day ago

Road & Bridge Closures

Just a heads-up, Fort Dodge: Fort Dodge Police Department -Official- may briefly block certain roads or bridges when needed so crews can safely clear snow and make everything passable again.

These short closures help our teams work efficiently and keep everyone safe. We'll reopen each area as soon as they're done.

Thanks for your patience!

UPDATE: The Karl King Bridge was not "closed" last night (12/6/2025). The operator assigned to the route needed to return to Central Garage to get more product. When they returned, a temporary block was required to catch back up. Road & Bridge Closures

Just a heads-up, Fort Dodge: Fort Dodge Police Department -Official- may briefly block certain roads or bridges when needed so crews can safely clear snow and make everything passable again.

These short closures help our teams work efficiently and keep everyone safe. We'll reopen each area as soon as they're done.

Thanks for your patience!

UPDATE: The Karl King Bridge was not "closed" last night (12/6/2025). The operator assigned to the route needed to return to Central Garage to get more product. When they returned, a temporary block was required to catch back up. ... See moreSee less

City of Fort Dodge Government

1 day ago

Alright, Fort Dodge... Let's Talk Snow.

We're just getting started on this storm, and here's how it works every single time:

Priority #1: Hills, bridges, emergency routes
Priority #2: Residentials
Priority #3: Dead-ends, cul-de-sacs, alleys

No shortcuts. No guarantees or promises something will be done by a certain time. That's just not how this works. We're at the mercy of Mother Nature.

If you want us to get through cleanup faster, here's how you can help us help you:
Stay off the streets - driving and parking
Don't blow or shovel snow into the roadway
Give the plows space to do their thing

We've got a whole city to clear, and our crews are out there doing the job as safely and efficiently as possible. The more room and cooperation you give them, the faster everyone's streets get done.

We appreciate you, Fort Dodge - let's get through this one together! And maybe hope Mother Nature spares us next weekend... Alright, Fort Dodge... Let's Talk Snow.

We're just getting started on this storm, and here's how it works every single time:

Priority #1: Hills, bridges, emergency routes
Priority #2: Residentials
Priority #3: Dead-ends, cul-de-sacs, alleys

No shortcuts. No guarantees or promises something will be done by a certain time. That's just not how this works. We're at the mercy of Mother Nature.

If you want us to get through cleanup faster, here's how you can help us help you:
Stay off the streets - driving and parking
Don't blow or shovel snow into the roadway
Give the plows space to do their thing

We've got a whole city to clear, and our crews are out there doing the job as safely and efficiently as possible. The more room and cooperation you give them, the faster everyone's streets get done.

We appreciate you, Fort Dodge - let's get through this one together! And maybe hope Mother Nature spares us next weekend... ... See moreSee less

City of Fort Dodge Government

1 day ago

December 6, 2025 - Residential emergency snow routes are now in effect. The parking prohibition will be in effect for 24 hours. Vehicles parked along the emergency routes may be towed. To view an interactive map of all emergency snow routes, please visit bit.ly/fdsnowroutes. ... See moreSee less