Please be advised the significant weather event declared by the Town of Renfrew on April 3rd, 2024, ends effective immediately. Residents are reminded to be cautious on the roads as flurries change to rain showers this afternoon (April 5th, 2024). 

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In response to the snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada, the Town of Renfrew has declared a significant weather event. Rain is expected to move into the region this morning and slowly transition to snow through this evening before tapering off Thursday, April 4th, 2024. With temperatures being very close to the freezing mark, the snow may be very heavy and wet in nature. Local utility outages are possible as a result. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. 

WEATHER FORECAST FROM ENVIRONMENT CANADA

• Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour.
• Reduced visibility in areas of heavier snow.
• Timing: Beginning midday today and tapering off Thursday.

This declaration of a significant weather event is made pursuant to Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways, O.Reg. 239/02, and suspends the standard timelines required for municipalities to meet their winter maintenance objectives. The declaration is to notify the public that due to the current or forecasted conditions, caution is to be exercised when travelling in the Town of Renfrew and it may take longer than usual to clear the roads or sidewalks.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.