Did you know the Town maintains more the 1,140 lane kilometres of road and 320 kilometres of sidewalk during the winter? Town staff work hard to make our community safe to travel during the winter months by sanding, salting, grooming, plowing and removing snow.

The first snow has fallen with many more snow days to come. Here are five ways you can help Town staff keep you safe and moving this winter:

1. Remove Sports Equipment (Basketball and Hockey Nets) from the Road

Moving your basketball and hockey nets off the road and placing them on your property keeps your belongings safe and helps snow plow operators move more easily through Whitby neighbourhoods. Sports equipment should always be placed a minimum of one metre away from the curb while on your property.

2. Remember Not to Park on the Street Overnight

When snow hits, staff work around the clock to plow Whitby roads, lots and sidewalks. Help plow operators remove snow more quickly and easily by obeying the annual overnight on-street parking restriction and keeping your vehicle(s) off the road between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Learn more about parking.

3. Keep Sidewalks Clear of Snow and Ice

Snow and ice-covered sidewalks can create a safety hazard. Help prevent avoidable slips, trips and falls this winter by clearing your sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall.

4. Remember Not to Throw Snow on the Road

Snow shoveled onto a road can pose a hazard to drivers and pedestrians. Help keep yourself and your neighbours safe by remembering not to throw snow from your driveway onto the road.

5. Keep a Safe Distance from Snow Plows

Snow plows are large vehicles with an important job to do. Help keep yourself, other drivers and Town plow operators safe while driving by maintaining a safe distance back from plows and other snow removal equipment.

Learn More

• Whitby Weather Desk – from freezing rain to heavy snowfall, be prepared for major weather events. Sign up to receive alerts on significant local weather directly to your inbox by subscribing to the Whitby Weather Desk at whitby.ca/Subscribe
• Find My Street – visit whitby.ca/FindMyStreet to locate the road you live on and learn more about the order in which it will be cleared during a winter weather event. You also learn more about the sidewalks and trails that the Town maintains throughout the winter.
• Winter Operations – for more information on the Town’s winter operations, visit whitby.ca/snow