City of Peterborough Declares Significant Weather Event Of Impending Winter Storm
/The City of Peterborough has declared a Significant Weather Event in advance on Thursday’s major winter storm.
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The forecase is calling for rapidly falling temperatures and potentially damaging winds along with snow and potential for blizzard conditions on Friday and into the weekend. This weather can be dangerous for users of City roads, sidewalks and bike lanes. Snow clearing operations will take longer to complete due to the potential severity of the storm.
“Declaring a Significant Weather Event is a way to advise residents, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists that conditions on roads, sidewalks and bike lanes can be expected to be delayed compared to typical levels of service, due to the potential severity of the approaching storm,” said John Czerniawski, Public Works Operations Manager.
City of Peterborough Public Works staff are tracking weather radar and preparing operations according to forecasts. They are tracking significant snowfall over a long duration storm with the potential of a flash freeze and snow heavy at times.
Crews will focus on arterial and collector roads first, with residential streets, sidewalks and trails to follow depending on resources and conditions. The City says crews are working until the City’s 978 km of roads, 404 km of sidewalks, 39 kkm of trails and 650 bus stops are cleared.
There will be 18 plow trucks, 11 sidewalk plows, two graders, seven loaders and backhoes and four light sanding units, with winter abrasives and de-icers stocked and staff ready to be deployed.
During this time, residents are advised to use caution and that typical winter maintenance service levels for roads may not be met.
Motorists are advised to stay home and only use the roads for necessary travel.
Adjust driving based on the conditions
Visibility may be reduced
Go slow
Watch for taillights ahead
Be prepared to stop
