Vaughan’s winter operations update for Wednesday, Feb. 2

Feb. 2, 2022 9:00 a.m.
​City crews are prepping roads and sidewalks for upcoming snowfall

With more heavy and blowing snow on the way, the City of Vaughan’s crews are actively preparing City roads and sidewalks to help citizens travel safely through winter weather. 

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 some updates on the City’s current winter operation efforts in response to the upcoming snowfall: 

  • Salting operations will begin first on primary roads (major roads), then on secondary roads (non-major roads and all residential areas) today. City staff is monitoring the weather and will also begin plowing operations as required.
  • Salting and plowing operations on City roads are anticipated to continue through to Thursday, Feb. 3.
  • Cleanup efforts to remove snow city-wide are anticipated to begin on Friday, Feb. 4 and continue into the weekend as required.

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.

Stay informed

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