Mississauga is ready to weather the winter
The City’s crews are once again ready to respond to snowfall to help keep you moving safely – clearing roads, on-street bike lanes, priority sidewalks and other City infrastructure after a snowfall.
The City follows a priority route system. Priority infrastructure is cleared first. This includes priority roads, priority sidewalks, bus stops, roadside multi-use trails, pedestrian crossings, on-street bike lanes, and parking lots and entrances connected to community centres, arenas and libraries.
It can take 12 to 24 hours to clear this infrastructure after the snow has stopped.
City crews then move on to clearing residential roads, park trails, pathways and easements to schools. This infrastructure is cleared within 24 to 36 hours after the snow has stopped. Residential roads are not cleared to bare pavement but are cleared to be safe and passable for vehicles. Some snow pack may be left on the road.
You can track the progress of the City’s plows and sidewalk-clearing equipment using the online plow tracker.
Winter Safety Tips
* Give plows lots of space and drive according to weather conditions.
* When it snows, remove parked vehicles on residential streets. Parked vehicles can limit or block snowplows from clearing the snow.
* Clear your walkway and sidewalk so that others can travel safely. Consider offering to help those who may need assistance.
* Use salt according to the manufacturer’s instructions to minimize the impact on the environment. If you see oversalting at one of our MiWay bus stops, you can report it by calling 311.
* Ensure pets are brought indoors during extreme weather conditions.
* Clear snow and ice off your vehicle, including all windows, headlights, roof and hood before you head out.
* Consider wearing appropriate footwear to avoid slips and falls and installing winter tires for better traction
Stay updated on snow clearing in Mississauga * Visit mississauga.ca/snow to learn more about snow clearing in the city. * Visit mississauga.ca/temporaryparking to find out if winter on-street parking restrictions are in effect and if temporary parking permits are suspended due to a weather event. * Follow @MississaugaSnow on X for timely snow-clearing updates.
* Call 311 (905-615-4311 if outside city limits) for questions related to the City’s snow clearing operations or to report a missed street after the level of service timelines have ended.
