Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Guelph and area. Up to 15 cm of snow is expected, as well as high winds and blowing snow. Some accumulation is expected tomorrow morning, with cold temperatures and heavy snow expected for the afternoon commute. Drivers are reminded to be cautious and drive according to road […]
Category: Weather
Limited Ice Grading Operation – 6 Mar 14
Staff memo. Following on to the earlier e-mail update, I would like to update you on the progress of the limited ice grading operation the Public Works Department is conducting in the residential neighbourhood streets. We continue to address complaints from residents about ice ridges on their streets as a result of the freeze-up we […]
Guelph continues storm cleanup, recovery
City crews continue to make progress on storm cleanup and recovery following December’s ice storm. Due to the depth of snow on the ground covering fallen limbs, forestry crews continue to focus on recovery work in the tree canopy, rather than chipping brush. Work on the city’s east side has advanced as far as access […]
Winter Control – 2 Mar 14
Staff memo. Snow accumulation last night was 5-6 cm. No plow out of residentials being planned. Trucks and plows on main roads and sidewalks now. Cold is causing us to use more sand than salt.
Environment Canada says spring on it's way, see attachment
Weather Notice
Will #Guelph see Provincial storm monies?
Staff response. Staff are working through their provincial and municipal colleagues to seek clarity over eligibility and application terms. Currently, the announcement is understood to be primarily in the immediate term for GTA/H municipalities that ‘declared’ emergencies at the time of the storm. However, it’s also understood that LUMCO municipalities and others might be considered […]
City Wide Plough Out tonight: Move cars off the streets
Staff memo. In conversation with General Manager of Public Works, and with consideration to developing weather conditions, an executive decision has been made to initiate a city-wide plough out of all local streets as soon as possible. This decision is made outside of the Council-approved service level of 10cm accumulation. Staff have monitored and responded […]
Rain and Snow over the last 24 hours
Staff memo. Over the past 24 hours staff have been planning, monitoring and responding to operational needs in response to snow, rain and melting conditions. The following is a brief update from all major service areas involved in responding to the event. Public Works Staff continue to treat the main roadways. Residential streets, hills and […]
Up to 20 mm of rain expected for Guelph tomorrow
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Guelph and area. Up to 20 mm of rain as well as 4 cm of snow is expected, with a chance of freezing rain. The heavy rain may cause flooding, and residents are reminded to be cautious around waterways and on recreational trails. When possible, residents are […]
City responding to calls about frozen water service
Over the last week, the City has responded to about 40 calls from customers with frozen water services. As cold weather continues, more customers may be affected. “We’re working to minimize this disruption, support the people affected, and resolve the matter as quickly as possible,” said Peter Busatto, general manager of the City’s Water Services […]