The City of Timmins Public Works is declaring a Significant Weather Event effective Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. and issued under the provisions of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239).
According to a Special Weather Statement issued by Environment Canada, conditions are expected to deteriorate overnight with the possibility of 5 to 10 cm of snow or ice pellets, changing to freezing rain on Wednesday morning with ice accretion possible. Strong winds gusts may occur up to 60 km/h and surfaces such as highways, roads, and parking lots may become slippery.
Based on this forecast, we anticipate delays in the plowing and sanding/salting of some city streets and roads along with city sidewalks. Uncertainty remains regarding the track of this weather system, which could change the location of the freezing rain and snowfall amounts. City resources will be deployed when deemed appropriate and when safe to do so.
We also remind residents that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30 unless otherwise posted. Residents are also reminded that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property onto the road or sidewalk.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. An additional notice will be posted to declare the end of the Significant Weather Event. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.