Brockville declares significant weather event

On the morning of Friday, March 28, the City of Brockville declared a “significant weather event” until further notice. 

As a result, parking is prohibited on city streets each evening from 11 p.m. until 7 a.m. the next morning. “Infractions of this ban may lead to parking tickets and towing,” the city says in a media release.

Environment Canada is warning of a possible spring ice storm over the weekend. Ice accretion amounts (the amount that will build up on surfaces) of 5 to 15 mm are expected, with amounts in excess of 20 mm possible.

“Confidence is increasing in a widespread, prolonged freezing rain event over portions of southern Ontario,” Environment Canada said on Thursday. The swath of maximum ice accretion is still uncertain at this point, but confidence is highest for areas of central and eastern Ontario between Parry Sound and Kingston. Warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer.”

The City of Brockville urges residents to “please proceed with caution if you must travel.”