What You Need to Know About Vaughan’s Anti-Icing Operations

Even before the snow falls, the City of Vaughan’s winter crews are preparing roads for changing weather conditions. One way they do this is through anti-icing, a proactive treatment that helps prevent ice from forming.

What is anti-icing?

Anti-icing involves spraying brine, a liquid mixture of rock salt and water, on roads before freezing temperatures. Brine helps prevent black ice from forming and stops snow and ice from sticking to the road surface.

When does the City anti-ice?

Crews apply brine before a winter weather event is expected, focusing on priority locations including bridges, hills and winding roads. The treatment can remain effective for several days and is safe for pets and vehicles.

Stay informed!

For more information on the City’s winter maintenance program, visit vaughan.ca/snow. For additional details and to receive the latest information on Vaughan’s winter operations:

• create a profile on vaughan.ca and sign up for the “Snow Information Alert” to receive snow alerts directly in your inbox. Visit vaughan.ca/support for a step-by-step guide. 

• contact the SNOW hotline at 905-879-SNOW (7669) or email service@vaughan.ca.

• follow the City’s official corporate social media channels on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

• subscribe to Vaughan News.