As winter settles in, the Municipality of South Huron is reminding residents about snow removal and winter road safety. South Huron’s winter operations team works around the clock to clear roads and sidewalks using plows, graders, and sidewalk equipment. After snow or ice events, roads are cleared based on priority under the provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways. Main roads, school areas, hills, curves, and bridges are cleared first, followed by local and residential streets. Sidewalks are generally cleared within 24 hours once snow accumulation reaches 8 cm, though heavy or consecutive storms may delay clearing.
Sand and salt are applied to primary and secondary routes early in winter events to prevent ice formation, focusing on steep hills, curves, bridges, intersections, and railway crossings. Residents are reminded that sand and salt may be less effective in extreme cold, typically below -8°C.
On-street parking is not allowed during snow events at any time, and overnight parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. is prohibited to ensure safe and efficient snow removal. Property owners along Main Street in Exeter are required to clear sidewalks and roofs within 24 hours of a snowfall. Super mailboxes are the responsibility of Canada Post, not the Municipality.
Residents can help by clearing sidewalks promptly, keeping fire hydrants accessible, avoiding placing snow on roads, and giving plows plenty of space. Patience is encouraged, as heavy storms may take time for all streets to be cleared. Dangerous road conditions can be reported by calling the Municipality during business hours or after hours using the provided emergency extension.
For winter driving updates, residents should check Ontario 511 for highway conditions and closures, OPP Twitter updates for local road information, and Huron Perth Student Transportation Services for school bus cancellations.
