The Town of Gananoque has declared a Significant Weather Event in response to winter weather conditions that will impact travel throughout the Town of Gananoque. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
The intent of this notification is to advise that, due to current or forecasted weather conditions, residents should exercise an abundance of caution when travelling on municipally maintained roads and sidewalks. Caution should be taken around utility lines, trees and fallen branches.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather conditions and reports issued by Environment Canada and follow updates provided by the Town of Gananoque posted on the Town’s website and social media. The Town will issue a statement when the Significant Weather Event has ended.
The following condition / warning has been issued by Environment Canada:
Hazards:
Possible prolonged periods of freezing rain with significant ice accumulation, with amounts of 5 to 15mm possible causing slippering conditions. Power outages, downed trees/branches are likely to occur.
When: Saturday through to Monday.
Impacts:
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
