BRAMPTON, ON—Environment and Climate Change Canada​ has issued a special weather statement for Brampton with a potential of 15 centimetres of snow and freezing rain expected to begin in the afternoon on Wednesday, February 12, and continue into the morning on Thursday, February 13.

During winter weather events, City of Brampton crews work around the clock to get snow cleared, prioritizing clearing major roadways with the largest amount of vehicle traffic to maximize road safety. Residents have an important role to play in helping keep Brampton’s streets and sidewalks clear and safe for everyone. Here are important reminders: 

Street parking during winter weather events is prohibited 

To ensure that plows, salters and emergency vehicles can safely pass by, 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

During winter weather events, By-law Enforcement Officers proactively inspect streets ahead of scheduled plowing, arranging towing as necessary to keep roads clear.

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.

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. 

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.​

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.

​Brampton Recreation

The City of Brampton will monitor the weather and road conditions to determine the impacts on travelling. Should road conditions become unsafe, registered programs such as swimming and skating lessons and drop-in fitness classes will be cancelled. Recreation centres will remain open for fitness centre patrons and rental permit holders. Check for updates on the status of Brampton Recreation programming on Facebook and Instagram or by visiting brampton.ca/recreation.   ​

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. 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​. ​