Windsor Snow Update January 28 2019 – City Deals with More Snow
The City of Windsor is once again dealing with significant snowfall and is asking for extra caution from motorists and cooperation from residents.
Plowing the Roads:
Crews have already begin salting and plowing main routes. An average run through the city takes from three to six hours to complete once the snow has stopped falling, depending on the time of day and traffic conditions. Trucks will move into residential areas if more than 10 centimetres of snow falls and once main routes are clear.
Motorists are asked to be patient when travelling behind a plow and give operators plenty of room. Following too close to a snowplow can lead to poor visibility, and vehicles risk being hit by thrown snow, salt or rocks.
Clearing of Residential and Commercial Sidewalks and Driveways:
A reminder to residents and property owners that clearing of sidewalks abutting their property is their responsibility. Please be sure to remove snow completely from your sidewalk to ensure that people with mobility issues are able to pass through freely. As well, under the Highway Traffic Act and City of Windsor by-laws, residents are prohibited from shovelling snow back onto the street while clearing sidewalks and driveways, as this creates unsafe road conditions for motorists. All sidewalks in commercial areas are to be cleared within four hours after the snowfall ends and within twelve hours in residential areas.
Extreme Cold to Follow:
Adding to the wintery mix, temperatures are expected to dip to well below zero this week. If you must go outside, the best way to avoid hypothermia or frostbite is to wear several layers of loose-fitting, light-weight, warm clothing as well as a hat and mittens. As a reminder, in Windsor the following emergency shelters are operated by community agencies and are open 24/7:Welcome Centre Shelter for women and families at 263 Bridge Avenue; Salvation Army for men at 355 Church Street; and the Downtown Mission for men, women and families at 664 Victoria Avenue. Drivers are reminded that when temperatures dip below -13C, salt is less effective on the roadways.
To learn more about Windsor’s snow removal operations, visit citywindsor.ca or call 311.
Just a reminder, the City’s Snow Angels volunteer snow removal program is still looking for volunteers.
