​​​BRAMPTON, ON—Environment and Climate Change Canada​ has issued a special weather statement for Brampton, warning of the possibility of significant ice accumulation due to freezing rain, with amounts of three to five millimetres. The weather event is anticipated to begin in the evening on Friday, March 28, and continue intermittently through to Sunday, March 30. 

Snow and ice clearing

During winter weather events, City crews prioritize clearing major roadways with the largest amount of vehicle traffic to maximize road safety, before clearing roads and streets in neighbourhoods. For updates on city-wide snow clearing operations, visit brampton.ca/snow.​

Street parking during weather events is prohibited

To ensure that plows, salters and emergency vehicles can safely pass, parking on streets is prohibited during winter weather events. All parking considerations are invalid. No parking considerations will be issued until after the snow and ice 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: $125
• Second offence: $250
• Subsequent offences: $500

​By-law Enforcement Officers are proactively inspecting roads to ensure parked cars are removed so plows can pass by safely and efficiently. In addition to the penalties noted above, vehicles in violation may also be subjected to towing at the owner’s expense.

Brampton Recreation

The City of Brampton is actively monitoring the impacts of the weather event. At this time, recreation centres remain open. Any cancellations will be communicated directly, if required, and program participants will receive an account credit for any impacted sessions.

Check for updates on the status of Brampton Recreation centres and programming 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 bbramptontransit.com or follow @bramptontransit​ on X for service updates. 

Snow and ice clearing reminders for residents

Following a winter weather event, under the City’s Snow and Ice Removal By-law, residents are required to ensure 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 and ice clearing financial assistance for residents

The City’s Financial Assistance Program for snow and ice 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 winter road 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 see if a plow is near them. Service requests can also be submitted through the tracker. Check the website during weather events to track the plow. 

​Report broken or fallen City trees 

With freezing rain comes the possibility of broken branches and fallen trees from ice accumulation. Parks Maintenance and Forestry staff are monitoring conditions and will respond to any urgent issues related to City trees, parking lots and recreational trails, taking necessary action to ensure the safety of park users. To report a fallen City tree or broken branches, submit it 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). 

Waste collection and bin storage

During winter weather events, there may be delays in the Region of Peel's waste collection service. Residents should leave their waste carts at the curb until it is picked up on their schedule collection days. Check the Region of Peel's Waste Management website​ for information on the status of waste collection services.

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. 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 any time and any place without warning. During these times, emergency responders will need to assist those residents in urgent need first. 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 should have an emergency preparedness kit with adequate supplies, such as clean drinking water and non-perishable food, to keep you and your family self-sufficient. Find safety tips and emergency kit information at brampton.ca/prepared.​

Power outages

To report outages, Alectra Utilities customers should call 1-833-ALECTRA (1.833.253.2872). Alectra customers can also find frequent updates through X at @AlectraNews or by visiting the outage map at alectrautilities.com.