Commercial Snow Removal in Howard, WI | Whiteout Winter Services

A Village That Keeps Getting Bigger

Howard has been the fastest-growing community in Brown County for years — now past 21,000 residents and third largest in the county behind Green Bay and De Pere. That growth shows up as commercial development: big-box retail along Shawano Avenue, the Village Square development on Cardinal Lane, and the Velp Avenue corridor running the length of the village.

Newer commercial development means large, open lots with long drive aisles and heavy customer turnover — properties where snow has to be cleared fast and completely, not pushed to the edge and forgotten.

Howard also sits on Highway 41, Highway 29, and I-43, with rail access and Austin Straubel five miles out. That's why the industrial and logistics footprint keeps expanding here, and those are sites where a closed entrance costs real money by the hour.

55"
Average annual area snowfall
24 hrs
Village sidewalk clearing deadline
21,400+
Residents and growing
24/7
Storm monitoring & response

What We Handle

Snow & Ice Services in Howard

Full-service winter management — one team for plowing, walks, salt, brine, and hauling.

Snow Plowing

Parking lots, drive aisles, access roads, and loading docks cleared and kept open.

Salting & De-Icing

Calibrated salt and treated blends applied where and when the temperature calls for it.

Sidewalk Clearing

Walks, entrances, and ADA ramps cleared by hand and walk-behind equipment.

Anti-Icing & Brining

Liquid brine applied before the storm so snow and ice never bond to pavement.

Snow Removal & Hauling

Piles relocated or hauled off site when stacking space runs out mid-season.

Snow Management

A written winter plan with triggers, priority zones, and crews assigned before the season.

Local Coverage

Where We Work in Howard

The retail corridors, the business parks, and the industrial sites along the highway corridors.

Velp Avenue Corridor
Shawano Avenue Retail
Cardinal Lane & Village Square
Duck Creek Parkway
Glendale Avenue
Mills Center Industrial Area
Highway 41 & 29 Commercial
Big Box & Grocery Retail
Warehousing & Distribution
Medical & Professional Offices
Banks, Pharmacies & Convenience
HOAs & Multi-Family

Know the Rules

Local Snow Ordinances

What Howard RequiresUnder Section 32-122 of the Village of Howard Municipal Code, the owner or occupant of property adjacent to a public sidewalk is responsible for removing snow and ice, generally within 24 hours after a snowfall. The village investigates on complaint and, if the property is in violation, clears the walk at the owner's expense.

Howard also runs a general overnight on-street parking ban from 2:00am to 6:00am, November 1 through April 1, so village crews can plow — and can declare a Snow Emergency that triggers additional parking restrictions when conditions warrant. For commercial properties, that shapes the timing: village street plowing and your lot clearing need to line up, or your entrances get bermed shut right after they're cleared. We schedule around it.

Common Questions

Howard Snow Removal FAQ

Do you service the Velp Avenue and Shawano Avenue corridors?
Yes — those corridors and the Cardinal Lane, Duck Creek Parkway, and Glendale Avenue commercial areas. Howard's retail and industrial properties are core to our Brown County service area.
How do you keep entrances from getting plowed shut by village crews?
By timing around them. Village street plowing throws a berm across commercial entrances, so clearing an approach before the street gets plowed just means doing it twice. We plan the sequence into your site's winter plan and return to reopen entrances after street operations pass.
Can you handle large retail and distribution properties?
Yes. We run trucks, loaders, and skid steers sized for large commercial sites, including properties over 100 acres, and we service big-box retail, warehousing, and distribution facilities. Sidewalk crews work the pedestrian level at the same time.
Do you offer full-season contracts in Howard?
Yes — seasonal agreements with your service standard and trigger set before winter starts, so dispatch is automatic and you're not negotiating during a storm. We assess the property, set priority zones, and assign crews and equipment ahead of the season.

Get a Quote for Your Howard Property

Tell us about your site and we'll build a snow and ice management plan matched to your property, your traffic, and your budget.