Following the major winter storm on Friday evening, warmer weather is in the forecast. And that means the 30 centimetres of snow on the ground is going to melt. Let’s work together to prevent flooding. 

You can help by clearing the catch basin near your property of snow, ice and other debris, if it’s safe to do so. As snow melts, blocked or concealed catch basins can lead to water ponding or street flooding.

​Learn about Vaughan’s March 4 snow-clearing operations

 As City of Vaughan crews continue to clean up from last night’s major winter storm – which saw 30 centimetres of snow fall, for a grand total of 50 centimetres in the past week or so – here are answers to your top questions as of 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 4.

When will my windrow be cleared?

​Delays can be expected due to heavy snow volumes

Windrow-clearing operations are underway across Vaughan following last night’s significant snowfall. Based on the heavy volume of snow, windrow clearing will be delayed today and will continue throughout the weekend. We thank you for your patience as crews work 24-7 to keep the city safe and moving.

Here is everything you need to know about the City of Vaughan’s windrow-clearing operations:

City crews are working 24-7 to clean up from the major snowfall

Following last night’s heavy snowfall, City of Vaughan crews continue to work around the clock to clear roads, sidewalks and windrows.   

Here is everything you need to know about today’s winter maintenance operations: 

Answers to your questions about the City’s snow removal operations

Ahead of tonight’s expected winter storm, City of Vaughan crews are on standby to provide you with high-quality winter operations – including clearing windrows.   

Here is what you need to know about Vaughan’s windrow-clearing service: 

Don’t park cars on streets during snow-removal operations

Work includes:

• road resurfacing.
• a new signalized mid-block pedestrian crossing.
• upgrading existing lighting infrastructure. 
• replacing sidewalk segments and upgrading crossings to meet accessibility standards.
• upgrading 10 transit stops with new bus pads.
• upgrading existing signalized mid-block pedestrian crossings. 
• upgrading two signalized intersections.
• construction of new in-boulevard cycle tracks.

Vaughan receives grants to deliver programs and services for older adults

Supporting the health and well-being of seniors is a priority for the City of Vaughan, and, with two Seniors Community Fund grants from the Ontario Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility, the City will be offering more opportunities that encourage greater social inclusion and engagement from Vaughan’s older adult community.

Here is all you need to know:

Aging Well in the City of Vaughan

​Keeping roads and sidewalks clear and safe is a team effort

Take extra precautions, drive safely and avoid unnecessary travel 

The City of Vaughan has declared a Significant Weather Event based on a winter storm warning issued by Environment Canada.