Lincoln, ON – (January 15, 2026) – The Town of Lincoln has declared a Significant Weather Event, based on the forecasted conditions of a prolonged winter event. This declaration is in response to the Orange Alert issued by Environment Canada, forecasting heavy snowfall and strong winds that will create hazardous conditions for travel.
Forecasted Conditions
Environment Canada has issued an Orange Alert for the Niagara Region as significant snowfall continues. Total snowfall amounts are forecasted of 20 to 35 cm. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing snow are also creating difficult driving conditions. Please avoid unnecessary travel and adjust travel plans accordingly.
What is a Significant Weather Event?
A Significant Weather Event is declared when severe weather conditions make it difficult for crews to keep roads and sidewalks clear and safe. This designation means that the Town is deploying all necessary resources to respond to the storm and that residents should prepare for extended disruptions and potential power outages.
What is a Keep it Clear Event?
A Keep it Clear event is declared by the Town of Lincoln when snow accumulations are predicted. The Town will aim to notify residents of a Keep it Clear event by the end of business day prior. At times, less notice may be given when weather patterns change, and more snow accumulates than originally forecast.
Notification will be provided on when Keep It Clear events are declared and when they are ended via Lincoln.ca, the Town of Lincoln’s social media channels and e-newsletter. Local media will also be alerted to ensure widespread awareness.
During this event, all vehicles must be removed from Town streets. Vehicles left on streets or impeding sidewalks pose significant obstacles for snowplows and increase safety risks for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Typically, Keep It Clear events last 72 hours, but due to the Significant Weather Event declaration, this period may be extended depending on road and weather conditions.
What Happens if I Don’t Move My Vehicle?
Vehicle owners who fail to remove their vehicles from municipal streets during a declared Keep it Clear event will be subject to a $75.00 parking fine and may be subject to towing with all related costs at owner’s expense.
We will be monitoring the situation as it unfolds and will continue to provide updates through our website and social media accounts and will announce when the event is no longer in effect.
Please Do Your Part
Residents are asked to do their part and ensure roads and sidewalks are kept clear so that crews can respond to the winter event. Anyone with fire hydrants on their properties are asked to shovel around them to keep them clear and visible.
Winter Response
Please be patient as Town crews respond to this winter event. Crews will address all Town roads as soon as possible in a priority sequence, beginning with primary roads and progressing to secondary roads.
Crews will very likely make several passes on most streets in order to address the snow event. Please expect to have to clear the end of the driveway (windrow) multiple times. This is what plows need to do to clear Lincoln streets and allow traffic to move safely throughout the community.
Winter Sidewalk Maintenance
Please do not park on or block sidewalks, to ensure access for sidewalk clearing.
Stay Safe and Be Respectful
Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible; please travel with caution if you must.
Please be kind to one another and to crews who are doing their best to address every winter event this season and keep Lincoln roads safe for everyone. Staff are here to help and answer questions in a respectful manner.
Stay informed – Never miss a Keep It Clear Event Again!
- Subscribe to Lincoln’s e-newsletter for direct notifications at Lincoln.ca/Subscribe
- Follow @TownOfLincolnON on Facebook and Instagram
- Learn more about Winter Maintenance and the Town’s parking by-law in #LincolnON
- Learn more about Significant Weather Events
- Learn more about the Winter Sidewalk Maintenance Program
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Liliana Busnello
Manager of Corporate Communications
905-563-2799 ext. 230
