Special Weather Statement - December 21, 2022

Precipitation may begin as rain or snow late Thursday before possibly transitioning to rain in many areas early Friday. Temperatures are expected to plummet on Friday leading to a potential flash freeze for locations that receive rainfall. Rapidly falling temperatures will be accompanied by strong to potentially damaging winds along with snow that may be heavy at times.

While there is high confidence in a high impact winter storm, the details regarding wind speeds, precipitation types and amounts remain uncertain at this time.

To prepare for the upcoming weather city staff will be focusing on the following primary issues:

• Protecting assets from high lake levels

• Protecting property from flooding

• Maintaining access to the road network due to significant amounts of snow

• Closing roads as required due to downed trees or loss of power

Staff are monitoring the weather and will be patrolling road. Trucks will be dispatched to treat roads with salt and/or sand accordingly.

𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀:

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘀: Residents that know the location of catch basins in front of their homes are being asked to clear them of any snow to assist with snow melt and prevent water pooling and/or freezing on the roadways.

𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄! A reminder to drive according to changing weather conditions and avoid road closures at this time.

𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱: Have a home emergency preparedness kit including food and water for 72 hours, refill any prescriptions that may be required ahead of the weather event, keep your cellphones and computers charged and secure loose objects outside.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀: Port Colborne residents are reminded to take steps to prevent frozen pipes as temperatures drop below zero.

For more detail on how to avoid frozen water pipes visit our webpage.

For more information about our winter control operations, visit www.portcolborne.ca/wintercontrol.

Plan your travel accordingly & drive safe, #PortColborne!