Snow Removal Cost Trends
How to use this tool
Explore year-over-year snow removal spending trends for the City of Montreal. The charts show total seasonal costs, cost per centimetre of snowfall, cumulative spending growth, and annual percentage changes. Use this data to understand how Montreal's snow removal budget has evolved and which seasons were the most expensive.
Why it matters
Snow removal is one of Montreal's largest operational expenses, and costs have risen steadily over the past two decades. Understanding cost trends provides context for municipal budget discussions, property tax increases, and infrastructure planning. The cost per centimetre of snow metric reveals operational efficiency: some seasons with less snow still cost more due to ice storms, timing of snowfall, or contractor pricing changes.