As we approach the end of January, and almost the midpoint of this winter season, I would like to provide you with continued updates on our winter control activities as they develop. A sharp cold front is approaching this evening. It is expected to arrive around 4:00am, dropping temperatures significantly in its wake. The event […]
Category: Weather
Storm Event January 28, 2013
Just a short note to inform you of the activities undertaken today in addressing the winter conditions upon us. The arterial and collector roads are currently bare and wet and receiving final cleanup. The system generating snow and ice has essentially passed depositing on average 8cm in total. Drizzle will continue into this evening and […]
Snow event – 26 Dec 12
The City of Guelph is expecting significant snowfall later today with total accumulation forecasted to be approximately 10 cm. Light flurries leading to heavier snow is expected to start at 3 pm today. A full complement of Public Works winter control staff are on duty and will respond in accordance to protocols. In preparation, some anti-icing material will be […]
Residential Sidewalk Plowing
I am writing to encourage you to vote to eliminate the residential sidewalk plowing program. It is time for this program to go. Home ownership is a responsibility. As a home owner you are responsible to maintain your property. The city does not cut your grass, pickup garbage on your property, remove dead trees or […]
Sandy caused some damage in Guelph
This morning Environment Canada cancelled the wind alert for Guelph. Hurricane Sandy was downgraded to post-tropical storm status before reaching the area last night. The storm was less severe than expected, but did cause some property damage. Between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. high winds took down six trees—two of which fell on power lines […]
Keep storm drains clear
With heavy rains of up to 100 millimetres expected over the next several days, the City’s Public Works department is reminding residents to keep storm drains clear of debris. To avoid potential flooding, residents are also being asked to wait for the City’s annual loose leaf collection, beginning November 12, before raking leaves onto the […]
Heat alert issued for City of Guelph
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement indicating a prolonged heat alert is in effect for Waterloo-Wellington and Dufferin-Innisfil from Tuesday, June 19 to Thursday, June 21. The City of Guelph reminds residents that air-conditioned community centres and libraries, as well as City Hall and Market Square’s interactive water fountain are open to residents […]
Annual Spring Sweeping Program – Starts Monday 2nd April!
As April approaches, Public Works is gearing up for the Annual Spring Sweeping Program. This program is designed to blitz city streets in order to clean up accumulated sand from winter control operations. In conjunction with the implementation of the sweeping program, Public Works Road staff will transition from a three shift rotational pattern, (7/24), […]
29 Feb Winter Control UPDATE
The sun is shining and our roads are dry…for now. Our detailed weather forecasts are calling for a mix of snow, up to 5 cm and the possibility of freezing rain in the next 24 hours. The majority of snow is expected to fall during rush hour tomorrow morning followed immediately by freezing rain. As […]
24 Feb – Winter Control UPDATE No 2
Our anticipated snow storm last night has been a bust! We received less than 3 cm of snow last night and virtually no accumulation this morning. Current conditions are light drizzle/rain and no accumulation of snow. The main roads are wet and are not icing up at this point. The amended forecast is for only […]