​​BRAMPTON, ON—Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a significant snowfall warning for Brampton with accumulations of up to 20 centimetres beginning in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 14, through to the evening on Thursday, January 15. 

Snow clearing

During winter weather events, City crews work around the clock to keep Brampton moving safely, prioritizing major roads and emergency corridors before moving into neighbourhood streets. The City aims to return streets to safe, passable conditions within 24 hours after a snowfall ends and is extended to 48 hours during significant weather events. Non-emergency snow clearing concerns can be reported through the City’s 311 mobile app or online at 311brampton.ca, beginning 24 hours after a snowfall ends or 48 hours after a significant winter weather event, once crews have had time to address priority routes. For updates on city-wide snow clearing operations, visit brampton.ca/snow.​

Street parking is prohibited during winter weather events

Parking on streets is prohibited during winter weather events to allow plows, salters and emergency vehicles to safely pass. 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: $250
• Second offence: $500
• Subsequent offences: $750
  

By-law Enforcement Officers are proactively inspecting roads to confirm parked vehicles are removed, enabling plows to pass safely and efficiently. Vehicles parked on the road during winter weather events will be towed at the owner's expense. 

​Brampton Recreation 

The City’s top priority is the safety of its residents, patrons and employees and will monitor the weather and road conditions to determine the impacts on travelling. Recreation centres, including fitness centres, remain open for facility rentals and drop-in programs. Any impacts to programs and services will be communicated 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 maintain 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. 

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 or snow clearing operations. 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 at any time and any place without warning. During these times, emergency responders will need to assist those residents in urgent need first. This means 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 will need an emergency preparedness kit with adequate supplies to keep you and your family self-sufficient. Find safety tips and emergency kit information at brampton.ca/prepared.​