Snowfall Warning - February 12 and 13, 2025

The Municipality of Port Hope is advising all residents to prepare for a Significant Snowfall Warning issued by the Government of Canada. The following details outline what to expect and how to stay safe:

Weather Overview and Timing

• Beginning this evening (February 12) and ending Thursday (February 13) afternoon. The heaviest snow is expected to fall overnight and into Thursday morning.
• Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected.
• Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour.
• Poor visibility in heavy snow.
• Snow may become mixed with ice pellets early Thursday morning, especially for areas near Lake Ontario. Snow will gradually taper off Thursday afternoon.

What You Need to Do

• Avoid Travel: Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. If you must travel, ensure your vehicle is winter-ready and carry emergency supplies.
• Stay Informed: Monitor weather updates and alerts through trusted sources like Environment Canada.
• Prepare for Power Outages: Charge devices, have flashlights ready, and keep an emergency kit on hand.
• Stay Indoors: Reduce exposure to extreme cold and dangerous wind conditions.

Power Outage Information

High winds and extreme winter weather can lead to power outages. Electricity outage information is supplied by our providers Hydro One and Elexicon Energy. To contact Hydro One by phone, call 1-800-434-1235 and for Elexicon, call 1-866-579-6819. Be sure to stay connected with your provider during an outage to get the most up-to-date information from their websites, outage maps, and/or social media channels if possible.

If the situation is a major weather event, emergency information will be available on the municipal website or sent out via emergency notification networks such as RAVE Mobility Safety. Sign up online to ensure that you receive a notification.

The safety of our residents is our top priority. Please share this information with your neighbours and check on vulnerable family members and others in the community.

Visit our Emergency Preparedness webpage for more information.

2025-02-12