Significant Weather Event Declared

Due to the impact of current and forecast weather conditions on the City’s road and sidewalk infrastructure, the City of Owen Sound has declared a Significant Weather Event that will remain in effect until further notice.

The declaration of a significant weather event is not a notice of a reduced level of service or a road closure. It is intended to notify the public that caution must be observed when travelling on city-maintained roads. Restoring the roads to optimal conditions may take longer than usual.

Only essential travel is advised. Travel on municipal roads and sidewalks maintained by the City of Owen Sound requires extra caution during a declared Significant Weather Event. All municipal streets and sidewalks are in a “state of repair” until an end to the significant weather event is announced.

Please use caution and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. Be cautious of unseen ice, wind gusts and potential drifting snow or low visibility conditions.

For more information, please contact Lara Widdifield at 519-376-4440 Ext 1201 or email lwiddifield@owensound.ca

Quick Facts:

• The declaration of a significant weather event is not a notice of a reduced level of service or a road closure.
• Public Works staff work 24/7 on three shifts throughout winter control to ensure public safety
• Average annual snowfall in Owen Sound is 330.4 cm (130.1 inches); the most in Ontario
• Visit the City’s website for further information regarding the City of Owen Sound’s Winter Maintenance program.
• For further information on current and forecasted weather conditions, please visit Environment Canada or the Weather Network. Call 211 if you require community and social services assistance.
• For the safety of everyone, the City of Owen Sound would also like to remind the community not to push snow from their driveways onto the road.
• Never drive on a road that has been “closed” by the local authorities due to weather, in the City or anywhere else.