Snow Clearing News and Notices
Winter parking status: On-street parking is permitted. Winter parking rules apply.
Last updated: April 7, 2026.
Winter Maintenance Activities
Road Operations
No activity at this time.
Sidewalk Operations
No activity at this time.
Windrow Operations
No activity at this time.
How long does it take to clear the snow?
Staff work hard to clear roads, sidewalks and windrows as quickly and efficiently as possible. Primary (main) roads are cleared first, followed by secondary (neighbourhood) roads. Once the snow stops falling, we aim to clear the snow in:
Times may vary due to snowfall amounts, length of storm, time of day (e.g. rush hour), etc. Please give our crews time to complete operations before contacting Access Richmond Hill with service requests.
Winter parking and extreme weather
| On-street parking |
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| Significant Weather Events |
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A 'Significant Weather Event' may be declared when an approaching or occurring extreme weather hazard has the potential to pose danger to users of roadways and sidewalks. Extreme weather conditions include freezing rain, significant snowfall, strong winds, blowing snow and reduced visibility. During a ‘Significant Weather Event’ pedestrians and drivers should:
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Additional winter maintenance information
- Snow clearing
- Snow windrow clearing program
- Storm and severe weather information
- Winter maintenance frequently asked questions
During business hours you can call Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800.
Winter parking status: On-street parking is prohibited in the City of Richmond Hill effective [insert date/time] due to the forecasted [insert weather here].