The Township of King has declared a Significant Weather Event on Feb. 17 starting at 10:30 a.m. based on Environment Canada’s forecast for significant rainfall changing into snow. Snowfall is anticipated to be intense at times during the afternoon.
Today’s rainfall is expected to be anywhere from 10 to 25 millimetres and snow up to 20 centimetres as temperatures drop to the minus double digits late Thursday night. The flash freeze may leave roads hazardous.
Township culverts may spill over/surcharge during the rainfall. King is working to ensure that roads stay intact during the significant rainfall. While widespread flooding is not expected, the possibility for flooding in various low-lying areas exists. Children should be warned to stay away from all watercourses.
The Township of King is advising drivers and residents to be cautious and drive to the conditions of the road. Residents can help out by ensuring:
- they do not park on any roadways/sidewalks within the Township to allow snow clearing vehicles to do their work.
- clear catch basins adjacent to their property;
- keep roadways clear (place garbage/bins on your driveway apron) during scheduled waste collection.
For information about snow clearing in King Township, visit www.king.ca/snowremoval. For driving conditions, visit www.511on.ca.
Significant Weather Event
Municipalities may declare a Significant Weather Event when a weather hazard, either forecasted or occurring, has the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the roadways in that municipality. Weather hazards include freezing rain, significant snowfall, strong winds, blowing snow, and reduced visibility.
This declaration is permitted under the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways under Ontario Regulation 239/02.