An Windsor plows cleared the streets, residents were slowly digging out on Monday after the record-breaking snowfall a day earlier.
Environment Canada says snowfall amounts of between 25 to 40 centimetres fell over southwestern Ontario. Windsor got about 37 centimetres.
Public works crews have been out since early Sunday morning plowing arterial and collector routes. Gusting winds are creating snowdrifts in many areas where the plows have already cleared the roads.
City officials say plowing of residential streets started Monday morning and could take between 24-36 hours to complete.
Residents are reminded that sidewalks abutting their property are their responsibility to clear. Residents and private snow removal operators are not allowed to push snow back onto the street while clearing sidewalks and driveways because it creates unsafe road conditions for motorists.
The city is also asking people to remove vehicles from all streets by parking in a driveway or a nearby parking lot.
Windsor Fire and Rescue Services is asking that residents keep fire hydrants clear of snow. In the event of a fire, it will be easier for fire crews to gain access to the hydrant.
Closures and delays
All public and Catholic schools are closed in Windsor and Essex County.
St. Clair College campuses in Windsor & Chatham are also closed.
All Ontario Early Years Centres located in schools are closed.
Garbage collection in the city has been suspended for today.
Transit Windsor is providing limited service on all city bus routes. Riders can expect delays as we try to maintain a level of service keeping safety a priority today.
At Windsor International Airport, business is slowly returning to normal. If you are scheduled to be on a flight today, call the airport to confirm flight status, as several airports are reporting cancellations. Five operators are at the airport clearing runways and taxiways. After those areas have been cleared, parking lots and sidewalks will be plowed.
