Snow & Ice Management

Before Business Hours. Before The Storm Hits.

Commercial snow removal and ice management for Colorado properties. Storm-tracked, GPS-monitored, and pre-positioned so your lots are clear when it matters.

Industry Certified

The Credentials Most Contractors Don't Carry.

Commercial snow and ice management is a specialized discipline governed by industry standards, safety protocols, and continuing education requirements. OPS holds three of the industry's most recognized certifications.

SIMA — Snow & Ice Management Association logo

SIMA Certified

Snow & Ice Management Association

The industry's leading certification body for commercial snow and ice management. Recognized nationally as the standard for professional snow contractors.

ASCA — Accredited Snow Contractors Association logo

ASCA Accredited

Accredited Snow Contractors Association

Industry accreditation covering safety, quality standards, insurance requirements, and operational best practices for commercial snow operations.

CSP — Certified Snow Professional logo

CSP Certified

Certified Snow Professional

Individual certification demonstrating expertise in commercial snow operations, ice management, and storm response protocols.

Year-Round Work

Snow Isn't A Winter Service. It's A Year-Round Commitment.

By the time the first snowflake falls, our winter has already been in motion for six months. Contract preparation, equipment procurement, crew training, and route planning happen in spring, summer, and fall so that when storms arrive, we are already moving.

  1. Spring

    • Vendor qualification and RFI response
    • Existing multi-year contracts confirmed
    • Debrief on the season just ended
    • Site repair and demobilization from the previous winter
  2. Summer

    • RFP process and contract negotiation
    • Property walk-throughs with new clients
    • Equipment procurement and subcontractor evaluation
    • Route planning and resource forecasting
  3. Fall

    • Crew training and equipment preparation
    • Contract services begin activation
    • Pre-season site walk-throughs to confirm plans
    • Weather monitoring systems armed
  4. Winter

    • Contract services fully active
    • Storm monitoring around the clock
    • Service implementation during weather events
    • In-season training and performance reviews
    • Billing and documentation
  5. Late Winter → Early Spring

    • Contract services wind down
    • Site repair for season damage
    • Demobilization and equipment servicing
    • 52-week cycle restarts

Property managers who see us as a winter vendor are missing what we actually do. The best commercial snow contractors are working on your winter every week of the year.

The Services

Every Layer Of Snow & Ice Management.

  1. Commercial Plowing

    Full parking lot plowing before business hours. We work off pre-planned routes tailored to your property so every drive lane, fire lane, and access point stays clear. Trigger depths and service windows are defined in your service agreement.

  2. De-Icing & Ice Melt Application

    Proactive pre-treatment and reactive de-icing across walkways, entrances, and parking surfaces. We match product to conditions so treatment is effective and property-safe. Salt, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and eco-friendly blends available.

  3. Sidewalk & Walkway Clearing

    Snow and ice removal from every walkable surface. High-traffic entrances, employee walkways, and ADA access points get priority attention. Hand shoveling, snow blowers, and pedestrian-safe surface treatment.

  4. Snow Relocation & Hauling

    When storage space runs out or piles block sight lines and traffic flow, we relocate and haul snow off-site so your property stays functional through the worst weather.

  5. 24/7 Storm Response

    Weather-triggered crew deployment the moment conditions warrant. We monitor storms as they develop and dispatch based on your service level agreement. No calls required for existing contracts.

  6. Post-Storm Documentation

    GPS-tracked service logs, before-and-after photos, and completion reports for every visit. Documentation that stands up to insurance claims, audit trails, and management reviews.

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How We Work

Storm Monitoring. Pre-Positioning. Documented Response.

Commercial snow is not about plowing lots. It is about being ready before the storm and accountable after it. Every OPS snow event follows the same three-part method.

  1. Storm Monitoring Before The Storm

    We track weather systems across Colorado around the clock. When a storm is coming, our crews are already being briefed and pre-positioned before it arrives. You are not calling us when it starts snowing. We are already moving.

  2. GPS-Tracked Service, Every Visit

    Every plow, salt truck, and crew member checks in by GPS. You always know when service happened, where the crew went, and how long the work took. Real-time visibility into your property during every event.

  3. Full Documentation, Every Event

    Before-and-after photos, service duration logs, treatment product and quantity applied, weather conditions at the time of service. Every storm gets a complete record for your files, your insurer, and your leadership.

Who We Work With

Built For Commercial Properties.

Retail Centers & Shopping Plazas

High-traffic parking, ADA access points, and storefront entrances kept clear for early opening.

Office & Corporate Campuses

Employee entrances, executive access, and internal drive networks maintained before staff arrives.

Industrial Properties & Warehouses

Loading docks, trailer courts, and delivery bays cleared for continuous operations.

Senior & Assisted Living Communities

Resident walkways, entrances, and drop-off zones cleared early, where slip-and-fall risk is highest.

Healthcare & Emergency Access

Ambulance bays, patient entrances, and emergency response routes prioritized.

Municipal & Public Sector

Government facilities, transit sites, and public access properties.

Snow Route Coverage — Live
Loveland Greeley Boulder Denver Colorado Springs
Where We Plow

Serving Commercial Properties Across Colorado.

OPS snow crews operate across the Denver Metro area, Colorado Springs, and the Front Range corridor.

DenverAuroraCommerce CityThorntonWestminsterArvadaLakewoodCentennialHighlands RanchParkerCastle RockColorado SpringsGreeleyLongmontBoulderLovelandBrightonWheat RidgeEnglewoodDenverAuroraCommerce CityThorntonWestminsterArvadaLakewoodCentennialHighlands RanchParkerCastle RockColorado SpringsGreeleyLongmontBoulderLovelandBrightonWheat RidgeEnglewood
Ready For Next Season

Get Your Property On The OPS Snow Schedule.

We work best when we start planning early. Whether you need a bid for next season or emergency response for a storm today, tell us what you need. We will come out, walk your property, and put together a snow plan that fits.

(720) 691-9926