Winter Operations Update - Monday, February 3

Forecast and conditions

Environment Canada has issued a Weather Advisory. The Ottawa region received some light snow overnight and periods of snow are expected to continue today. As the temperature rises to zero, a risk of freezing drizzle this morning is possible. Then, snow is expected to begin near noon and will continue through the afternoon and into the late evening with 5 to 10 centimetres forecasted. Winds are expected to be 15 kilometeres per hour, gusting to 25 kilometres per hour, causing blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Residents are reminded to exercise extreme caution by adjusting to the conditions of the transportation network.

Our response

Supervisors have been monitoring the forecast and the transportation network. Once accumulation begins, crews will be deployed to clear and treat sidewalks, priority roads, bus routes, the Transitway and the winter cycling network. The nightshift will pick up where the dayshift leaves off to continue winter operations overnight.

Please be patient as our crews navigate variable weather conditions. As the temperature fluctuates and the winds increase, so will the conditions of the transportation network and crews will have to adjust accordingly. Operations may take longer than usual, but rest assured, the team is hard at work.

Next steps

Roads and Parking Services will continue to monitor the transportation network throughout the day and overnight.

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