Roy Solar Panel Snow Removal
We clear snow from solar arrays to restore energy production and protect the panels from damage.
Snow on solar panels cuts output and can sit for days when the air stays cold. Washington Snow Removal clears panels at homes and small commercial properties in Roy, Pierce County. We are licensed, bonded and insured.
Roy does not get much snow. The average is 6.2 in per season, and only 4 days a year have snow on the ground. When a storm does arrive, we can clear arrays by hand. Call 206-809-9669 to talk through your roof or ground mount.
Snow load events in 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.
How We Clear Solar Panels in Roy, WA
Solar panel snow removal is careful hand work. A crew member clears the panels from the ground or a safe access point. We keep tools gentle on the glass and frames. We also clear walkways to the array, so you can reach the inverter or shutoff.
Roy's snow pattern shapes the job. The area sees only 1.8 days a year with 1 in or more of snow. Most seasons are light. But storms can be large. The biggest single day since 2005 was 8.3 in, and the largest storm in that span was 15.4 in. The snowiest season, 2018-19, reached 16.7 in. Spotters near Roy, at Yelm, reported 7 in on Feb 12 and Feb 13, 2021.
Roy also has 42 freezing nights from October to April. Snow that lands on a panel can freeze and stay put, even after a short storm.
- Crew member hand work is $110 per person-hour.
- The trip charge for Roy (zone D) is $525 per dispatch.
- Roy is 104 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Call 206-809-9669 to ask about your array.
Prices in Roy
Billed by the hour for the crew and equipment on site, plus materials.
| Crew member (shoveling, sidewalks, hand work) | $110 / person-hour |
| Trip charge for Roy (zone D) | $525 / dispatch |
- Roy is 104 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Prices approved Oct 2026.
Service Area
Roy
Benefits
Restored energy production during short winter days; Careful clearing that protects panel glass and warranties; Reduced stress on mounts from uneven snow loads; Managed snow discharge away from walkways and equipment
