A Significant Weather Event was declared on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 12:00 noon due to forecasted freezing rain conditions. This event was ended at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30.
Significant Weather and Service Disruptions
Municipal service disruptions related to severe weather, including declared Significant Weather Events, will be shared on this page as information becomes available.
Service updates
Updates related to weather-related service disruptions, such as road maintenance, waste collection, or facility closures, will be posted here when impacts are identified.
Garbage collection
January 15, 8:00 a.m. Garbage collection is continuing today but may be slower than usual due to weather conditions. Please place garbage and recycling slightly back from the road edge to reduce the chance of being covered by snow during plowing.
Snowplowing update
January 15, 4:00 p.m. Snowplowing operations will be wrapping up within the next hour as crews take a well-deserved rest. Crews will be back out around 4:00 a.m. to continue operations ahead of the morning commute.
Declared Significant Weather Events
View current and previous notices of Significant Weather Events:
What a Significant Weather Event means
During a Significant Weather Event, road and sidewalk maintenance timelines may be extended as conditions may be hazardous and/or change quickly. Public Works staff will continue to monitor conditions and respond as safely as possible.
Not all winter storms require a Significant Weather Event declaration. Service disruptions may still occur during severe weather and will be communicated as they are confirmed.
Helpful links
Additional resources that may be useful during a winter storm:
- How to prepare for a winter storm from the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Monitor road conditions at Municipal 511
- Power outage resources with Hydro One or Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution
- Stay up to date on weather alerts with Environment Canada
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