The submissions are in, 20 names have been chosen, and now the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) calls on the public to help choose the top five snowplow names.
After two weeks of submitting names, 4,000 Portlanders came up with over 3,000 unique snowplow names.
Unsurprisingly, there were a few crowd favorites. Including 83 Plowy McPlowface’s, 15 Snowy McPlowface’s, six Plowey McPlowface’s, three Plowy McPlow Face’s... you get the picture.
Vote for your favorite names using the ranked choice voting ballot here. Vote by Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m.
Practice ranked choice voting
Use this as an opportunity to practice your ranked choice voting skills! Portland introduced ranked choice voting to vote for the mayor, city auditor and 12 councilmembers in 2024. Learn more about ranked choice voting.
Out of 20 options, you have the opportunity to rank your top five favorite names. Choose wisely, you can only vote once.
Find rules, contest timeline, and more on our snowplow contest website.
Prepare for winter weather now
PBOT is the lead agency for the city's winter weather response. Now’s the time to prepare for severe weather. View preparedness tips and resources at Portland.gov/winter
Tips include:
- Create an emergency plan for winter weather with friends, family, and coworkers
- Put together an emergency bag for your vehicle stocked with items like water, food, traction for your tires and feet, and a flashlight
- Prepare an emergency kit for your home and business
- Stock up on supplies like ice melt and a snow shovel sooner rather than later
- Stay informed with severe weather information by signing up for PBOT alerts via text or email. Follow @PBOTInfo on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Nextdoor.
- Visit PBOT’s Guide to the Winter Weather Center to learn how to track the latest weather, traffic, road closure, and snowplow information.
- Get to know your nearby transit stops. Plan your route at TriMet.org or call 503-238-7433 for bus and MAX. Portland Streetcar schedules and information here. For service to OHSU's Marquam Hill campus, check Portland Aerial Tram for information on capacity and hours during severe weather.
Source: Portland Bureau of Transportation
