Roy Emergency Access Clearing
We rapidly clear the critical routes people need to enter and exit your property safely during a snow emergency.
Emergency access clearing in Roy means opening a path so people, vehicles and emergency responders can get in and out of a property. Washington Snow Removal is licensed, bonded and insured, and we dispatch from our Bothell yard, which is 104 minutes from Roy.
Snow here is infrequent. Roy averages 6.2 in per season and 1.8 days a year with 1 in or more. But storms do happen. The largest since 2005 was 15.4 in. Call 206-809-9669 to discuss what you need cleared.
Storm history for Roy
Largest snow totals reported near Roy
- Feb 11–13, 2021: Up to 11 in, 7 spotter reports: 2 NE Yelm 11 in, Yelm 10 in, Yelm 8 in, Yelm 7 in, 2 ESE Yelm 7 in, 2 E Yelm 4 in, 2 E Yelm 4 in
- Feb 9, 2019: 4 in measured by a spotter at Yelm
- Jan 15–19, 2012: 12.9 in total, 8.3 in on the biggest day
- Feb 5–6, 2017: 9.9 in total, 6.5 in on the biggest day
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for Roy, 2005–2026.
Emergency Access Clearing in Roy, WA: What to Expect
Emergency access work is narrow in scope. We clear the route that matters most: the driveway or entry, a lane wide enough for a vehicle, and a clear approach to the door. Hand work on steps and walkways is available when a truck cannot reach.
Roy sees few big snow days, so a storm can catch a property with no plan. The area has had 11 winter storm and heavy snow reports since 2005. It averages 0.57 Winter Storm Warnings and 3.38 Winter Weather Advisories a year. Nearby totals in February 2021 reached 10 in at Yelm, which shows how quickly a short event can block a road or drive.
Roy also has 42 freezing nights from October to April. Melted snow can refreeze overnight, so ice often follows the plowing. We can apply ice melt or salt after clearing.
Equipment and rates depend on the job:
- Plow truck with driver (Ram 3500): $250 / hour
- Plow and spreader truck with driver (Ram 5500): $325 / hour
- Compact track loader with operator (Kubota SCL1000): $175 / hour
- Crew member for shoveling and hand work: $110 / person-hour
- Ice melt, bagged: $45 / 50 lb bag
- Bulk salt, applied: $300 / ton
A trip charge of $525 per dispatch applies to Roy (zone D). There is a 2-hour minimum per dispatch.
Prices in Roy
Billed by the hour for the crew and equipment on site, plus materials.
| Plow truck with driver (Ram 3500) | $250 / hour |
| Plow and spreader truck with driver (Ram 5500) | $325 / hour |
| Compact track loader with operator (Kubota SCL1000) | $175 / hour |
| Crew member (shoveling, sidewalks, hand work) | $110 / person-hour |
| Ice melt, bagged | $45 / 50 lb bag |
| Bulk salt, applied | $300 / ton |
| Trip charge for Roy (zone D) | $525 / dispatch |
- 2-hour minimum per dispatch.
- Roy is 104 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Prices approved Oct 2026.
Service Area
Roy
Benefits
Priority clearing of essential entry and exit routes; Maintained connection to public roadways; Support for safe evacuation if needed; Reduced risk from a snowed-in property; Fast focus on the highest-stakes areas first
