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Significant Weather Event – Update: December 25, 2022

December 25, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - Snow removal efforts have continued throughout Muskoka since declaring a Significant Weather Event on December 23, 2022. Our partner municipalities received a significant amount of snowfall over the last two days - we continue to work together to ensure the plows can operate safely, given the conditions and challenges. 

Potential Impact to Solid Waste Collection 

Crews are out clearing the way for property...

Significant Weather Event remains in effect for the District of Muskoka

December 25, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - Snow removal efforts have continued throughout Muskoka since declaring a Significant Weather Event on December 23, 2022. Our partner municipalities received a significant amount of snowfall over the last two days - we continue to work together to ensure the plows can operate safely, given the conditions and challenges.

We’re out there – please be patient.

Plowing and snow removal activities continue...

December 23, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – Significant volumes of snow accumulation and chances of flash freezes and freezing rain have triggered a Significant Weather Event to be issued by the District of Muskoka for all District roads.

The Significant Weather Event was declared this evening, December 23, 2022 for areas throughout Muskoka – officials will advise when the Significant Weather Event has been lifted.  

What is a Significant Weather Event?

A Significant Weather Event (SWE) is defined...

December 19th, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – The construction and safety improvements to Santa's Village Road (Muskoka Road 15) in Bracebridge have concluded for the 2022 season.

Construction crews will return in spring, 2023 to complete the ‘finishing touches’ on the road, including final paving, improvements to driveways, landscaping and restoration.

We’re almost done – we need to push some items to 2023 when the snow is gone, so we can finish landscaping and ensure property owners are satisfied.

Thursday, December 15, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – We know you have things to do and places to go - life doesn’t stop when it snows. With winter weather already here in Muskoka, crews from the District and our partner municipalities are ready to respond this winter season to keep you moving safely.  

We have a coordinated snow and ice-clearing plan that prioritizes the safety and movement of our community. This includes joint patrol of roadways 24 hours a day, monitoring weather forecasts and tracking...