Clearing Snow & Ice from Toronto’s Roads & Sidewalks

You can sign up for winter operation e-updates to receive updates regarding Snow Clearing and Winter Maintenance Services at the bottom of this page.

 

Toronto receives approximately 130 cm of snow annually and we have a comprehensive snow and ice response plan to tackle it, with operations focused on salting and plowing of roads, sidewalks and bikeways. The plan prioritizes the safety and mobility of residents above all else, particularly emergency and transit vehicles.

Download the guide to Toronto's winter maintenance plan.

Salting & Plowing Roads

Discover when and how snow and ice is cleared, including Council approved levels of service.

Sidewalk Clearing

Discover when and how snow and ice is cleared from sidewalks and how you can help.

Bikeways Winter Maintenance

Find out when snow is cleared from bike lanes, cycle tracks and multi-use trails.

Snow Removal After Major Storms

Learn when snow is collected and removed from streets.

Salt Management

Find out how salt is transported, stored and used in Toronto.

Winter Safety Tips

Be safe this winter with these safety tips for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

Stay Informed

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Subscribe to receive updates about the availability of winter-related service requests at the beginning and end of a snow event. You can unsubscribe at any time.

The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, item 2022.EX29.15. The information will be used to inform subscribers through email about the availability of winter-related service requests at the beginning and end of a snow event. Questions about this collection can be directed to the Executive Director, Customer Experience, 311 Contact Centre, Metro Hall, 3rd Floor, 55 John Street, Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 or by telephone at 311 (from within Toronto) or 416-392-2489 (outside Toronto).