Snow and Significant Weather Events

How a Decision to Declare is Made? 

Woolwich Township may declare a snow event  through the use of credible weather forecasts and will review substantial snowfalls or freezing rain events.

Snow events/significant weather events are not limited to certain months. For example, if forecasts predict a winter storm in May, the Township could declare a snow event/significant weather event.  

How will the Public be Notified?

We will notify the public that a snow event has started and or ended in the following ways;

• Township website
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
• A message will be sent to the local media outlets

What does the Public need to do?

Parking is prohibited on any township road at any time (day or night) when the Township of Woolwich declares a snow event. Vehicles parked on-street during a significant snow event can be ticketed and possibly towed.

Enforcement will done both proactively and in conjunction with clearing operations.  Vehicles will not be tagged and/or towed based on calls from the public.  The fine amount for parking on-street during a snow event is $60.

Towing will only occur to the degree necessary to allow the snow clearing equipment access to the street to perform required duties. As such, it is possible that some cars will be towed from a street while others are not, even though all the cars are in violation of the by-law.  Vehicle owners are responsible for all fees associated with towing in addition to the fine amount.

For information on snow plowing and sidewalk clearing, visit our Road and Sidewalks page.

How a Decision to Declare is Made? 

The Township may declare a significant weather event when the weather forecast or actual weather condition includes one or more of the following conditions:

• Significant snow accumulation during a 24 hour period,
• Ice formation that occurs with no warning from the weather forecast,
• High winds leading to large snow drifts,
• Cold temperature when de-icing operations will not be effective.

How will the Public be Notified?

We will notify the public that a significant weather event has started and or ended in the following ways:

• Township website
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
• A message will be sent to the local media outlets

How do we know when it is over?

When the significant weather event is determined to be over, we will notify the public in the following ways:

• Township website
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
• A message will be sent to the local media outlets

Overnight Winter Parking is only permitted in the identified locations noted on the map.

You can purchase your overnight winter parking permit ($10 per day) for the Breslau Community Centre parking lot in-person at the Woolwich Memorial Centre or online.  The permit fee is subject to a non refundable convenience fee for all online transactions.

Overnight Winter Parking Permits can be purchased on a day by day basis, and must be displayed on the dash of the vehicle.

* Please be advised that the Township of Woolwich is not responsible for any injury, theft, or damage to vehicles or vehicles contents. Ensure all valuables are removed. Park at your own risk.

Overnight Winter Parking is only permitted in the identified locations noted on the map.

You can purchase your overnight winter parking permit ($10 per day) for the Maple Street parking lot (beside Home Hardware) in-person at the Woolwich Memorial Centre or online.  The permit fee is subject to a non refundable convenience fee for all online transactions.

Overnight Winter Parking Permits can be purchased on a day by day basis, and must be displayed on the dash of the vehicle.

* Please be advised that the Township of Woolwich is not responsible for any injury, theft, or damage to vehicles or vehicles contents. Ensure all valuables are removed. Park at your own risk.