Forecast and conditions
Snow continues today with another 2 to 4 centimetres possible. Windy conditions are expected from the west at 20 kilometres per hour, gusting to 40 kilometres.
This winter event is a long, slow system, and hazardous conditions will continue today. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate. Colder temperatures are expected overnight, tomorrow and into the weekend creating icy and slippery conditions. Residents are reminded to exercise extreme caution by adjusting to the conditions of the transportation network.
Our response
Supervisors continue to monitor the transportation network. All available resources have been deployed and the dayshift has picked up right where the nightshift left off. As we progress through the day, crews will continue to clear and treat sidewalks, roads, bus routes, the Transitway and the winter cycling network. Work began in residential neighbourhoods to clear and treat streets earlier this morning and will continue throughout the day and into the evening. The nightshift will be back in overnight to clean up any problem areas such as bus stops, crosswalks, intersections, pedestrian islands, corners and cul de sacs.
Some areas of the region have experienced blowing snow which make it difficult for operators to navigate, please be patient as it will take time to get through the entire transportation network, but rest assured, they will be hard at work.
Resident support is required
- Flashing blue lights means we are hard at work. If you see a sidewalk plow approaching, please step aside into an open driveway. Always remember to stay at least 3 car lengths behind our vehicles – please never pass our vehicles.
- There is no need to create a service request for routine snow clearing. We are on the job and our efforts are currently needed out in the community; service requests should only be created for emergencies.
- You can support our operations by finding off-street parking options. If you can, please ask a friend or neighbour to share their laneway. When vehicles are removed from our streets, the Roads and Parking Services team can clear snow efficiently to create a wide-open roadway.
Next steps
Roads and Parking Services will continue to monitor this system and the transportation network throughout the day and overnight. Crews have been at it for over 24 hours, and they’re not done yet!
