Winter Routes
Plan and manage snow removal routes for the winter season. The Winter Routes module helps you organize properties into efficient routes, track completion, and manage seasonal operations.
Creating a Winter Route
- Navigate to Winter Routes in the sidebar
- Click New Route
- Enter the route details:
- Route Name — A descriptive name (e.g., “North Side Commercial”)
- Assigned Crew — The team member or crew responsible
- Equipment — The plow truck or equipment to use
- Priority — High, Medium, or Low (determines service order during storms)
- Add properties to the route:
- Search for customer properties
- Add them to the route in the desired service order
- Drag and drop to reorder properties
- Click Save
Properties are shown on a map as you build the route, helping you visualize the most efficient path between stops.
Route Management
Viewing Routes
- See all routes in a list or map view
- Filter by crew assignment, priority, or status
- View the total number of properties and estimated completion time per route
Editing Routes
- Add or remove properties as customer contracts change
- Reorder stops for optimal efficiency
- Reassign routes to different crews or equipment
Weather Integration
LawnLedger can display weather information to help you plan:
- Current conditions and forecasts for your service area
- Snowfall predictions to prepare crews in advance
- Temperature data relevant to de-icing decisions
Weather data is displayed on the Winter Routes page when configured. This helps you make proactive decisions about crew deployment.
Route Tracking
During a snow event:
- Crew members start the route in the mobile app
- Each property is marked as completed as they progress
- Track real-time progress on the dispatch map
- View completion timestamps for each property
- Generate reports on response times and completion
Seasonal Contracts
Winter routes work hand-in-hand with seasonal contracts:
- Create snow removal contracts for winter customers
- Properties under contract are automatically available for route building
- Track which contracted properties have been serviced during each event