AH declares Significant Weather Event - November 29

Due to continued snow squall warnings from Environment Canada, as of 9 a.m. on November 29, 2024, the Township of Algonquin Highlands is declaring a Significant Weather Event in accordance with By-Law 2018-118 and Provincial Standards.

A “weather hazard” means the weather hazards determined by Environment Canada as meeting the criteria for the issuance of an alert under its Public Weather Alerting Program. O. Reg. 239/02, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 23/10, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 47/13, s. 1; O. Reg. 366/18, s. 1 (1, 2)

A DSW allows the Municipality to let a weather hazard pass without having an impact on the standard time set by the minimum maintenance standards for snow accumulation of roadways/bicycle lanes, icy roadways, snow accumulation on sidewalks, ice formation on sidewalks and icy sidewalks. Municipal work forces will continue to provide maintenance operations, but for safety considerations, operations may need to be temporarily suspended.

A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) will be issued for the Stanhope Municipal Airport for no winter maintenance being performed. Fueling for emergency services will continue.

All Algonquin Highlands waste disposal services may be impacted by a significant weather event. Please visit the Townships website for notifications regarding waste disposal site closures or delays.
All Algonquin Highlands buildings and facilities may be impacted by this significant weather event. Please visit the Townships website for notifications regarding closures or delays.

Users of the roads and sidewalks within the Municipality are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and to use caution if doing so. Please remain a safe distance back from maintenance equipment and drive according to conditions.

Further notice will be provided when the event has ended.