University Place Trigger-Depth Snow Removal
We dispatch automatically once snow reaches your chosen trigger depth so clearing starts at a consistent Western Washington threshold.
Trigger-depth snow removal means we plow once snow reaches 1 inch of accumulation. You do not have to call each time. In University Place, that line is crossed rarely, so the service is built around a few visits a year.
Washington Snow Removal is based in Bothell and is licensed, bonded and insured. A two-car driveway with front walk and steps starts at $330 per visit. A single-car driveway with front walk and steps starts at $220. Call 206-809-9669 to set up your property.
What to expect from a University Place snow season
Recent winter events logged for the University Place area
- Dec 23, 2022: Ice Storm
- Dec 26, 2021: Heavy Snow
- Feb 8, 2019: Heavy Snow
- Feb 5, 2017: Heavy Snow
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for University Place, 2005–2026.
How Trigger-Depth Plowing Works in University Place
Trigger-depth service is simple. Once snow on the ground reaches 1 inch, we clear your driveway, front walk and steps. Anything under that is left alone, so you only pay when the snow is deep enough to matter.
University Place sees little snow. A typical season brings 3.8 inches, and the average is 5.4 inches. Snow is on the ground about 3 days a year, and days with 1 inch or more average 1.5. About 58% of winters have at least one 1-inch day. That means some winters need no plowing at all.
The snowiest season on record here, 2008-09, reached 15.5 inches. Recent events show how varied it can be: Heavy Snow on Feb 5, 2017, Feb 8, 2019 and Dec 26, 2021, then an Ice Storm on Dec 23, 2022.
Ice is a separate issue, since the area logs 36 freezing nights from October to April. Plowing does not treat ice, so we offer deicing applications.
- Single-car seasonal plan, up to 4 visits, from $550
- Two-car seasonal plan, up to 4 visits, from $825
- Deicing application, per visit, from $100
- Ice plan add-on, per season, from $340
Our seasonal plans are priced from University Place's snow history of about 1.47 plow visits in an average season. Visits beyond a plan's limit are half the per-visit price.
Residential snow removal prices in University Place
Starting prices for University Place. Final price depends on size, slope and snow depth. University Place is in travel zone C.
| Two-car driveway incl. front walk and steps, per visit | from $330 |
| Single-car driveway incl. front walk and steps, per visit | from $220 |
| Deicing application, per visit | from $100 |
| Seasonal plan, two-car (up to 4 visits) | from $825 |
| Seasonal plan, single-car (up to 4 visits) | from $550 |
| Ice plan add-on, per season | from $340 |
- Seasonal plans are priced from University Place's snow history: about 1.47 plow visits in an average season.
- Visits beyond a plan's limit are half the per-visit price.
- Service starts at 1 inch of accumulation.
Prices approved Oct 2026.
Service Area
University Place
Benefits
Starts service at a precise, agreed depth; Removes debate over when clearing begins; Allows different triggers by risk zone; Ensures high-priority areas clear first; Aligns response with our variable storms
