Vaughan’s winter operations update for Friday, Feb. 4

Feb. 4, 2022 9:00 a.m.
​Cleanup efforts remain the priority


Cleanup following this week’s snowfall continues. Road safety is the priority today – and City of Vaughan crews are actively out clearing the way. Spot salting on sidewalks and clearing efforts on sidewalks will continue as needed. 

The City has a fleet of more than 100 vehicles – including salter/snowplow units, windrow machines, sidewalk machines, pickup trucks equipped with plows and salters, cul-de-sac-clearing machines and anti-icing units – to ensure citizens are provided with high-quality winter services. 

Here are updates on the City’s clearing efforts as of Friday, Feb. 4:

  • Cleanup efforts to remove snow across the city continue today, and will proceed into the weekend as required.
  • City-wide salting and plowing operations were completed on primary and secondary roads on Thursday; an additional City-wide salting operation was completed by 6 a.m. Friday morning. 
  • Plowing and salting operations continue city-wide on sidewalks and crosswalks.
  • City staff are actively monitoring weather conditions and will respond accordingly. 

Your role in winter maintenance
Managing snow in Vaughan is a community effort. Here are tips on how you can help the City’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 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 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 the travel 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. 

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