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Significant Weather Event notice ends in PEC

By Brock Ormond Jan 28, 2026 | 6:49 AM

UPDATE WEDNESDAY MORNING –

The County of Prince Edward has ended the significant weather event declaration that was issued on Tuesday, January 27.

  • By declaring the end of the significant weather event, the municipality believes the weather has subsided enough to meet the winter maintenance objectives.
  • Crews will continue to work to clear roads and sidewalks and make them safe for travelling over the next several days. Travelers should give snowplows lots of space as they clear the roads.
  • Lake effect snow squalls are expected to impact the region near midday on January 28, and conditions could change quickly.

ORIGINAL POST FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON – After reviewing Environment Canada’s regional weather alerts and observing the current weather conditions, the County of Prince Edward is declaring a significant weather event in the municipality.

Heavy snow within the last several hours and high winds have caused drifts and poor visibility. Many roads and walkways throughout the municipality are difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

During the significant weather event, the County of Prince Edward is advising residents to use extra caution as the municipality may not be able to meet its maintenance standards for roads and sidewalks due to the heavy snow.

  • The declaration will not change how or when the municipality performs its winter maintenance operations. However, it may take the municipality longer than usual to bring the roads back to a state of repair.
  • The safety of the public remains a priority for the municipality and every reasonable effort will always be made to meet the winter maintenance service levels.
  • The municipality will update the public when the significant weather event has ended.
  • Avoid travel if possible. If you have to travel, drive according to weather conditions and give snow plows lots of space as they clear the roads.
  • Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts posted on the Environment Canada website.
  • For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 ext. 1023, 613.962.9108 ext. 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.