Snowplow Names That Are Good As Hell

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Illustration by Erica Gloecker

“GOOD AS HELL” was our reaction when we heard that “Blizzo” was a top contender for MnDOT’s Name a Snowplow Contest…so, we couldn’t help ourselves with this illustration. 

We might be bracing for a record-breaking blizzard, but that won’t stop us from channeling Lizzo’s positive energy and enjoying the ride!   Even better, the name was born at Osseo Middle School by a class of creative 6th graders. 

Lizzo publicly thanked them saying:

"Of all the awards I have received, this is by far the highest honor," she said. "To know that there is a snowplow with the name 'Blizzo' that is clearing the streets of the Twin Cities right now makes my heart melt - or freeze." - Lizzo

For the past few years the Minnesota Department of Transportation has set up a contest to ‘Name a Snowplow’ each winter. This year, MnDOT received more than 10,000 name ideas, with 60 moving on to the voting. More than 64,000 people voted! Below is the list of the winning snowplow names from this year and years past - the names will be added to one plow in the noted district. We love a good pun, so these names are just too good!

This Years Winners!

1. Yer a Blizzard, Harry - Southwest Minneapolis

2. Blizzo - Twin Cities

3. Clearopathtra – Northeast Minnesota

4. Better Call Salt – Central Minnesota

5. Han Snowlo – Southcentral Minnesota

6. Blader Tot Hotdish – Northwest Minnesota

7. Scoop! There it is – Southeast Minnesota

8. Sleetwood Mac – West-central Minnesota

2021-2022 Winners

1. Betty Whiteout

2. Ctrl Salt Delete

3. The Big Leplowski

4. Plowasaurus Rex

5. Scoop Dogg

6. Blizzard of Oz

7. No More Mr. Ice Guy

8. Edward Blizzardhands

2020-2021 Winners

1. Plowy McPlowFace

2. Ope, Just Gonna Plow Right Past Ya

3. Duck Duck Orange Truck

4. Plow Bunyan

5. Snowbi Wan Kenobi

6. F. Salt Fitzgerald

7. Darth Blader

8. The Truck Formerly Known As Plow