Winter Driving Information

Drivers are urged to use extra caution during the winter season.
Consult these regional sources of information before setting out onto the road.

Know Before You Go

Provincial highway conditions

Conditions for highways #21, #8 and #4 are provided by the Ministry of Transportation through the Ontario 511 program.

Web: www.ontario.ca/511
Twitter: @511Ontario
Phone: dial 5 1 1

Road closures and re-openings

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are solely responsible for deciding when to close or re-open a road under the Highway Traffic Act. The information for southwestern Ontario is available by through the OPP’s X (formerly Twitter) accounts.

X: @OPP_WR

X: @OPP_COMM_WR

Significant Weather Events

When the County is experiencing weather that may affect our ability to maintain the County Roads at the service levels that road users would normally expect, we will declare a Significant Weather Event.

Learn more about Significant Weather Events.

School bus cancellations and delays

In our region, this information is provided by Huron Perth Student Transportation Services.

Web: ourschoolbuses.ca

Local radio stations

Our local radio media provide regular reports to the public using all of the above mentioned information sources.

AM 920 – CKNX
FM 101.7 – The One

Cool 94.5
Country 104.9: Goderich
Shoreline Classics FM
90.5 MyFM: Exeter

Snow plow safety

Stay safe this winter and follow these safety tips when approaching winter maintenance vehicles, such as snow plows and salt trucks.

Resources

Cover Page of Severe Winter Weather Guide

Severe Winter Weather Guide

When stormy winter weather approaches, stay prepared!  Download the Severe Winter Weather Guide to learn more about how to be prepared for winter conditions:

  • Safety Tips
  • Weather Information
  • Winter Driving Resources