Winter Storm Alert

Last Updated: February 11, 2025
4:30 pm  

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Weather Alert

A winter storm watch is in effect for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with an expected snowfall accumulation of up to 20 cm. 

See below for helpful resources and reminders.

Winter response and clean-up efforts

Stay updated on the City’s Snow Clearing Operations:

View Snow Clearing Activity Report

• Subscribe to receive regular email updates
• View progress updates of Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Snow Clearing Program

View Interactive Winter Operations Map

• Track the status of salting and clearing operations

Visit pickering.ca/SnowClearing for all other snow clearing details.

On-street parking restrictions

Parking is prohibited during any winter control operations in accordance with Traffic & Parking By-law 6604/05. Vehicles parked on the road during snow clearing operations are subject to being ticketed ($90) and/or towed (at the owner's expense). 

Service Disruptions

Details related to program, service, or facility impacts will be posted here.

Emergency Overnight Warming Centre
(Operated by DARS  - Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support) 

Location: Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering.
Hours:
Saturday to Thursday: 8:00 pm – 8:00 am
Friday: 10:00 pm – 8:00 am
Contact Information: Supervisor on-site can be reached at 289.314.2261

The Centre will open if temperatures reach -8°C or colder and/or wind chills of -11°C or colder. Visit the Region of Durham for additional information on local shelters and warming centres.

Customer Care Centre

Our Customer Care Centre and after-hours service may experience high call volume. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we respond to questions and reports.

T: 905.683.7575
Email Customer Care

Power Outages and Restoration Resources – Elexicon Energy 

• The electrical supply company for Pickering is Elexicon Energy.
• Outage map: https://elexiconenergy.com/outages
• Report outages: 24-hour Outage Hotline 1.866.579.6819
• Regular updates available at https://twitter.com/ElexiconEnergy
• Other helpful outage safety links from Elexicon

Safety Tips:

• Do not attempt to remove a tree or object from a power line.
• Always consider downed power lines to be live and dangerous. Electricity can travel through water and the ground around downed power lines.  Stay back at least 10 metres (33 feet) or the length of a school bus.
• If your vehicle makes contact with an energized line, stay inside until help arrives.
• Keep a flashlight handy, avoid using candles for lighting.
• Ensure portable generators are kept a good distance from your residence to avoid carbon monoxide entering your home.
• Ensure cooking appliances or portable heaters are switched off/unplugged in the event of a power restoration they may re-energize when you are unaware or not home.

Get safety tips on power outages and more at Ontario.ca.