This is how it works in Sweden too. The house owner is most of the time responsible for the snow on the walkway outside their house. The city will often clear i

This is how it works in Sweden too. The house owner is most of the time responsible for the snow on the walkway outside their house. The city will often clear it off if you call and ask for help but you will have to wait until everything else is done. What we are talking about is the parts of the street that is state owned like designated bicycle/pedestrian roads separate from the road. All the plowing is also done by a private contractor that has a prenegotiated contract with the state before winter comes. They in their turn will hire whatever they can get their hands on if it's a bad winter.