The Town of Smiths Falls will declare a significant weather event as of 10:00 PM on Friday, March 28, 2025, due to the forecasted storm, in accordance with Regulation 239/02 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (as amended).

This declaration suspends the standard timelines required for the Town of Smiths Falls to meet their winter maintenance objectives until the municipality declares the significant weather event has ended. Given the anticipated severity of the winter conditions forecasted by Environment Canada (https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=44.902,-76.02) from late Friday March 28, 2025 through Monday March 31, 2025, it is expected that it may take longer than usual to bring streets and sidewalks/walkways back to a state of repair. Please allow Public Works staff time and space to carry out winter maintenance operations.

The Town of Smiths Falls will post an update on the Town’s website and social media once the municipality declares the event has ended.

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Environment Canada has issued a Snowfall Warning for the Smiths Falls and surrounding areas. Significant snowfall tonight and into Saturday is expected. Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow. In addition, a Special Weather Statement has been issued with anticipated freezing ran on Sunday. After a break in the snow and ice pellets on Saturday, freezing rain is forecast to begin early Sunday morning and continue until Sunday evening. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. 

Before an emergency happens, it’s important to make sure you have a plan in place for your household.

 Follow these basic steps below to help take care of yourself and your loved ones during an emergency.

• Develop your plan
• Build an emergency kit
• Make sure you stay informed should an emergency occur (Any updates will be posted here and the news & notice section of our website smithsfalls.ca/newsandnotice)