The Township of Tiny has declared a Significant Weather Event on January 23, 2026

The Township of Tiny has declared a Significant Weather Event on January 23, 2026

Date: January 23, 2026

(Tiny, Ontario) The Township of Tiny has declared a Significant Weather Event on January 23, 2026 based on Environment Canada’s forecast for significant snowfall, strong winds, blowing snow, reduced visibility, potential road closures, and forecasted cold temperatures. 

The Township of Tiny is advising drivers and residents to be cautious and drive to the conditions of the road. Residents can help out by ensuring they:

• do not park on any roadways/sidewalks to allow snow clearing vehicles to do their work;
• clear catch basins adjacent to their property; and
• keep roadways clear (place garbage/bins on your driveway apron) during scheduled waste collection
• do not push snow onto or across the road as this is a violation of the Highway Traffic Act.

For more information about winter maintenance in Tiny, visit www.tiny.ca/snow. 

Significant Weather Event

Municipalities may declare a Significant Weather Event when a weather hazard, either forecasted or occurring, has the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the roadways in that municipality. Weather hazards include freezing rain, significant snowfall, strong winds, blowing snow, and reduced visibility. 

This declaration is permitted under the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways under Ontario Regulation 239/02.

Notice will be provided when the Declaration of Significant Weather Event has been removed based on the township’s ability to achieve the requirements under MMS. 

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