Crews are mobilized to respond to the latest winter weather

Jan. 24, 2022 5:00 p.m.
City of Vaughan
Salting operations are underway and conditions are being monitored

Snow is once again coming down in Vaughan, and City crews are ready to respond! Salting efforts are already underway on roads and at City facilities, and sidewalk clearing efforts will proceed over the next few days. Staff continue to actively monitor weather conditions and will respond accordingly to help keep the community safe and get people where they need to go.
 
The City’s winter operations efforts have not stopped since last week’s major blizzard. Staff continue to work around the clock to clear snow from roads and sidewalks throughout the community – but did you know you have a very important role to play as well?
 
Here’s what you can do to help Vaughan’s winter operations run as smoothly and safely as possible:
  • Keep cars off the street while snowplows are out to assist the City in ensuring streets are cleared properly and safely. On-street parking is not permitted between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. in Vaughan or at any time when winter operations are in progress as per the City’s By-law 064-2019 (PDF).
  • Clear snow and ice from sidewalks bordering your property within 24 hours after snowfall has ended to help ensure roads and sidewalks remain safe, as stated in the City’s By-law 300-93 (PDF).
  • Remove anything from your property that may interfere with or be hazardous to plow crews. This includes landscaping features, such as fencing, basketball nets, decorative stones, pots, bird baths, furniture and more.
  • Be mindful of where shovelled snow is placed. It is illegal to shovel snow or ice onto the road under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.
  • Stay off the roads during a heavy snowstorm unless it is essential. You can also use York Region Transit to get around the city during inclement weather.
  • Clean snow off all surfaces of your vehicle before driving and keep a safe distance away from snowplows and salting equipment.  
  • Keep fire hydrants clear and accessible (one metre all around). Blocked, concealed or difficult-to-access fire hydrants can slow down emergency fire response.
 
Stay informed
For more information on the City’s winter operations, visit vaughan.ca/snow. To receive the latest information on Vaughan’s winter operations:
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