Winter Storm Warning for BWG

A winter storm is expected this evening into Saturday morning, causing heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 10 to 25 cm. Our Winter Operations Team is scheduled and ready to tackle the heavy snowfall.

If you have any concerns or need to report an issue regarding snow removal:

• Please contact our snow line at 905 775 5366 ext.2222
• Use the myBWG App
• Visit www.townofbwg.com/report and complete our online form.

For all after-hours emergencies, please contact South Simcoe Police Services’ non-emergency line at 905 775 3311 and one of our on-call operators will be dispatched.

Hazards

• Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per hour.
• Strong wind gusts resulting in significantly reduced visibility and blowing snow.

Storm and Snow Clearing Tips

• Move your car from the roadway and onto your driveway during winter storms, to allow the plows to clean the full width of the roadway.
• Clear a space at the left end of your driveway so that when the snow plow comes down your street, it pushes most of the snow into that cleared space and not at the end of your driveway.
• If using a shovel, bend at the knees and not at the back, and don’t pick up too much snow at once. Clear snow often versus letting it accumulate.

For information on Warming Centres in BWG please visit: www.townofbwg.com/warmingandcoolingcentres