The District of Muskoka has also declared a significant weather event effective December 23 which pertains to all District roads.

Facility Closures
The Bracebridge Sportsplex and Memorial Arena will be closed on Saturday, December 24 for the safety of patrons and staff. All community groups and private rentals have been contacted. Both facilities will re-open during regular hours of operation on Tuesday, December 27. Residents are reminded that due to the holidays, hours of operation for Town services and facilities will vary.

Bracebridge Transit
Bracebridge Transit and Bracebridge Mobility will not operate on Saturday, December 24. Operations will resume on Wednesday, December 28 at 7:30 am. For details visit bracebridgetransit.ca.

Winter weather safety
As the winter storm continues to deliver a mixture of snow and ice, it’s important to stay safe. Limit your exposure to extreme cold temperatures and be sure to check on vulnerable members of the community.

Download and register for the Voyent Alert app to receive location-based notifications to your home phone, mobile device or email, and have your 72-hour emergency kit prepared to support you and your family for at least three days.

If residents are in danger, they should call 9-1-1 immediately. For more information on staying safe and emergency preparedness, visit bracebridge.ca/emergencypreparedness.

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Special weather statement issued for:
South River – Burk’s Falls,
Western Algonquin Park – Lake of Two Rivers,
Huntsville – Baysville,
Town of Parry Sound – Rosseau – Killbear Park,
Oxtongue Lake – Fort Irwin – Northern Haliburton County,

When:
Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

Impacts:
Hazardous travel conditions are expected.

Discussion:
A strengthening low pressure system is expected to track east across the Great Lakes Sunday through Monday. There remains some uncertainty in the track of this low pressure system and as a result, the snowfall amounts and areas affected by freezing rain and heavy rain could change. At this time, areas north and west of Sudbury are expected to receive mainly snow, whereas areas east and south of Sudbury could see a wintry mix of precipitation. Warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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