BRAMPTON, ON — The City of Brampton is responding to another significant winter weather event, just days following a snowstorm which brought 15 centimetres of snow and freezing rain. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Brampton with a potential of 25 centimetres of snow and freezing rain expected through Sunday, February 16.

Snow Clearing

​An extensive snow removal activity is underway in response to the forecasted winter weather event. Given the magnitude of this weekend’s weather event following the snowfall earlier this week, the City of Brampton’s significant weather event declaration will remain active until early next week.

During snowfall, City crews prioritize clearing major roadways with the largest amount of vehicle traffic to maximize road safety, before clearing roads and streets in neighbourhoods. For real time updates on city-wide snow clearing operations, please visit www.brampton.ca/snow 

Street parking during winter weather events is prohibited

To ensure that plows, salters and emergency vehicles can safely pass, parking on streets is prohibited during winter weather events. All parking considerations are invalid. No parking considerations will be issued until after the snow removal process is complete. Under the City’s ​by-law, vehicle owners can be fined for interfering with snow removal or winter maintenance:

• First offence: $125
  
• Second offence: $250
• Subsequent offences: $500

By-law Enforcement Officers are proactively inspecting roads to ensure parked cars are removed so plows can pass by safely and efficiently. 

Brampton Recreation

All registered recreation programs are cancelled for Sunday, February 16. Program participants will receive an account credit for impacted sessions. ​​

Recreation centres, including fitness centres, remain open for facility rentals and drop-in programs. Some rentals and drop-in programs may be impacted and cancellations will be communicated directly. 

The City’s top priority is the safety of its residents, patrons and employees, and we thank you for your patience and understanding at this time. 

Check for updates on the status of Brampton Recreation programming on Facebook​ and Instagram​ or by visiting brampton.ca/recreation. 

Brampton Transit

Brampton Transit services may be impacted by weather and conditions. For route and schedule information, call 905-874-2999, visit bramptontransit.com or follow @bramptontransit on X for service updates.

Snow clearing reminders for residents

Following a winter weather event, under the City’s Snow and Ice Removal By-law, residents are required to ensure safe and accessible streets and sidewalks for all, including:

• Clearing sidewalks in front of your property of snow and ice by 11 am the day after a snowfall.
• Keeping fire hydrants on your property free from snow to maintain emergency access.
• Do not shovel snow onto the roadway, as this creates a safety risk for vehicles and can block catch basins, increasing flooding potential. This is considered fouling the highway (dumping) and is contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
• Driveway windrows (the pile of snow the plow leaves at the end of the driveway) are not cleared by the City and must be cleared by residents. As windrows may be large when there is significant snowfall, residents could consider helping their neighbours to clear the windrow, where possible. The City’s Financial Assistance Program for snow-clearing offers eligible individuals 65 years old and older and individuals living with disabilities support to hire help for snow removal from sidewalks and driveways. More details are available on the City’s website. 

Snow clearing financial assistance for residents

The City’s Financial Assistance Program for snow-clearing offers eligible individuals 65 years old and older and individuals living with disabilities support to hire help for snow removal from sidewalks and driveways. Eligible applicants can receive grants of up to $300 for non-corner lot properties or up to $400 for corner lots. This program is open to eligible individuals who own or rent their home. Residents can learn more about the program, determine their eligibility and apply by visiting this website. 

Brampton’s Plow Tracker

During a winter weather event, residents can track the progress of snow maintenance efforts using the City’s plow tracker on brampton.ca/snow or through the 311 mobile app. With this tool, users can get updates, view road priorities and even see if a plow is near them. Service requests can also be submitted through the tracker. Check the website during weather events to follow the plow tracker. 

Waste collection and bin storage

During winter weather events, there may be delays in the Region of Peel's waste collection service. Residents should leave their waste carts at the curb until it is picked up on their schedule collection days. Check the Region of Peel's Waste Management website for information on the status of waste collection services.

Service Brampton

Residents can contact Service Brampton for any City of Brampton inquiries by using the Brampton 311 app (available on the App Store and Google Play), visiting 311brampton.ca or by dialing 3-1-1 or 905-874-2000 (outside Brampton). Requests will be responded to in a priority sequence, such as requests related to parked vehicles blocking access for emergency vehicles. Service Brampton is available 24/7, with only urgent service requests handled between 12 am and 7 am. Non-urgent requests should be submitted through the app or online at 311brampton.ca. 

Emergency preparedness

Emergencies can strike any time and any place without warning. During these times, emergency responders will need to assist those residents in urgent need first. It is important to be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for at least 72 hours during a major emergency. In these circumstances, you should have an emergency preparedness kit with adequate supplies, such as clean drinking water and non-perishable food, to keep you and your family self-sufficient. Find safety tips and emergency kit information at brampton.ca/prepared.​

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