Timmins, ON – The City of Timmins Public Works Department is declaring a Significant Weather Event in accordance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (Ontario Regulation 239/02), effective 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 02, 2026.
Weather Forecast
• Winter Storm Warning is in affect
• Snow beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing through Friday afternoon
• Total snowfall and ice pellet amounts of 10 to 25 cm.
• Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour.
• Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
• Freezing rain with ice build-up of 3 to 5 mm.
Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Local utility outages are likely.
Timmins Transit
Timmins Transit is not running on Good Friday, however Severe weather may impact Timmins Transit operations tonight and Saturday. Service delays and/or cancellations may occur. Updates will be communicated through the City’s website and social media channels.
Important Reminders
• The Winter Parking Ban remains in effect. Parking on city streets is prohibited daily between 11:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. from November 1 to April 30, unless otherwise posted.
• City By-law 1993-4162 prohibits placing snow from private property onto city roads or sidewalks.
The City of Timmins thanks residents for their cooperation. A follow-up notice will be issued to announce the conclusion of the Significant Weather Event once conditions permit.
Becky Cashmore