Snow Information
February 2012
The overnight winter parking ban is NOT in effect.
Depending on the frost depth, weather forecast, current conditions, temperature
trends and time of year, each snow event is approached a little differently.
Learn more about how HRM plans for snow events.
HRM has introduced a liquid anti-icing strategy for clearing snow and ice from streets on a trial basis this year. The method involves using a mixture of salt and water called liquid brine to pre-wet the road’s surface before the snow falls, resulting in more effective and efficient snow clearing operations.
Please remember the overnight winter parking ban can come into effect at any time from now until March 31. Stay informed and be prepared by having secured off-street parking.
Service Standards for snow removal during snow events:
- ROADS: 12 hours for main roads and bus routes, 24 hours for residential and rural streets
- SIDEWALKS: 12 hours on main arterials, 18 hours for school and bus routes, 36 hours for residential and rural streets.
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Service Standards
Priority 1 Streets
Priority 2 Streets
Sidewalk Clearing
Bus Stop Clearing
Metro Transit:
Service Disruptions
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Winter Safety Operations
The safety of residents is
HRM's top priority. During the winter season, it's especially important
that we watch out for one another. In times of inclement weather, HRM
crews will be busy working to keep the streets and sidewalks in our
neighbourhoods free from snow and ice for the protection of all
residents. Read more.....
Snow Service Standards
Wondering?
When your ROAD will be cleared after a snow storm?
HRM asks that residents please allow 12 hours after the end of the snowfall for crews to plow main roads and bus routes
HRM asks that residents please allow 24 hours after the end of the snowfall for crews to plow residential and rural streets
When your SIDEWALK will be cleared after a snow storm?
HRM asks that residents please allow 12 hours after the end of the snowfall for crews to plow sidewalks on main arterials
HRM asks that residents please allow 18 hours after the end of the snowfall for crews to sidewalks on school routes and bus routes
HRM asks that residents please allow 36 hours after the end of a snowfall for crews to plow sidewalks on residential and rural streets
More information on Snow Standards
More information on Snow Safety Tips
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Snow Removal Operations
Top Inquiries
Snow Removal FAQ's - Information on how HRM determines when streets/sidewalks will be plowed.
Winter Parking Ban - NOT in effect.
HRM's Winter Parking Ban
HRM’s Traffic
Authority is implementing a one-year trial period for an amended winter
parking ban. The changes are intended to offer some flexibility to those
who are most affected by the ban, such as shift workers and business
owners, without compromising HRM’s snow and ice clearing operations.
This year,
the overnight parking regulations, which can be implemented anytime
between Dec. 15 and March 31, will only be enforced during declared snow
and ice operations and, when the parking ban is in effect, it will run
from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. - ending one hour earlier than in previous years.
HRM will make every effort to give residents 24 hours notice of when the ban will take effect when forecasts allow.
Please remember: Provincial legislation (Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act) provides that people remove their vehicles from the streets, day or night, in the event of a snow or ice event.
Vehicles obstructing snow removal or winter maintenance operations can be removed at the owner’s cost, regardless of time or date.
Weather
conditions and clearing operations will determine how long an overnight
ban will be in effect. HRM will issue public service announcements to
alert the public when the ban is in effect and when it has been lifted
and timely information will be posted on www.halifax.ca. Residents can also call 490-4000 or follow us on Twitter @hfxgov.
As
the ban can come into effect at any time, it’s important for residents
to take responsibility by keeping themselves informed and to plan ahead
by securing off-street parking for the winter season.
Winter Parking FAQ's - regarding HRM's Winter Parking Ban
Parking Options
Need a place to park this Winter? see HRM Parking Match
Winter Parking Ban Regulations 2011 (PDF 83.57KB)
Emergency Services
For Emergencies: Call 911
Metro Transit
Province of Nova Scotia - (Non-HRM Websites)
Roads & Pothole Information
Weather - (Non-HRM Websites)
Service Disruptions - (Non-HRM Websites)
Contact The HRM's Corporate Call Center.
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