City of Niagara Falls

Status Updates

Mon, Feb 17, 2025 9:23 AM

Maintenance crews are continuing city-wide plow operations and will be following up with sanding operations. Given the substantial snow accumulation, the designated sidewalk routes are taking longer to clear. The Significant Weather Event is expected to conclude by 12 p.m. today.

Sun, Feb 16, 2025 4:53 PM

Maintenance crews are preparing for a second full-scale city-wide plow operation, which will begin at midnight tonight and be followed by a city-wide sanding operation. Crescents, cul-de-sacs, and designated sidewalk routes will be addressed in a systematic order throughout the city. The Significant Weather Event called earlier will remain in effect during this operation. 

Sat, Feb 15, 2025 3:35 PM

Municipal crews are actively maintaining main roads and designated sidewalk routes. We will commence with a full-scale city-wide plowing operation at midnight tonight.  Crescents and cul-de-sacs will be addressed in a systematic order throughout the city, as well as designated sidewalk routes. Residents are reminded to avoid parking on the streets to allow equipment to perform their work.

Sat, Feb 15, 2025 3:16 PM

Winter Storm Response:

Saturday, Feb. 15

12:00 PM: Storm maintenance begins with main road coverage and sidewalk clearing on select arterial roads.

12:00 AM (Midnight): Full plow operation begins.

 

Sunday, Feb. 16

5:00 AM: Full sidewalk clearing begins.

Main road coverage throughout the day.

12:00 AM (Midnight): Second full plow operation.

Monday, Feb. 17

5:00 AM: Second full sidewalk clearing operation begins.

Additional clearing of laneways, crosswalks, trails, and parking lots is part of the operation.

Sat, Feb 15, 2025 1:46 PM

The City of Niagara Falls has declared a "Significant Weather Event" effective 2:00pm February 15 2025.

As per the Ontario Regulation 239/02 (Minimum Maintenance Standards) the city may declare a significant weather event when the forecast or prevailing weather conditions have the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the roadways and sidewalks.

This is not a notification of reduced service. It is intended to inform residents that they must exercise caution if they must travel on or along City of Niagara Falls roadways/sidewalks. It is also notification that roadway maintenance may take longer than usual due to the timelines and severity of the forecast event.

The City of Niagara Falls will issue a public notice when this significant weather event has ended.