Subject: Declaration of a Significant Weather Event 

Due to the significant incoming snow storm for our area, the Township of Minden Hills has declared a Significant Weather Event at 4:30 p.m. local time that will impact travel and services throughout the municipality. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

The declaration may change how or when the municipality performs its maintenance operations and may increase the amount of time to bring the roads back to a state of repair. The Township of Minden Hills is advising residents to use caution on restricted access roads, and if you must travel, please use extreme caution as the municipality may not be able to meet its maintenance standards for roads due to heavy snow accumulation.

Municipal Staff would like to thank the residents and businesses for their understanding and cooperation on this matter. 

The Township of Minden Hills will provide updates when the significant weather event has ended.

Please see the full winter storm warning from Environment Canada below. 

Weather Alerts for: Haliburton - Minden - Southern Haliburton County

Warnings

3:24 PM EST Wednesday 12 February 2025

Winter Storm Warning in effect for:

• Haliburton - Minden - Southern Haliburton County

Highly impactful winter storm this evening into Thursday. What: Total snowfall amounts of 30 to 40 cm. Peak snowfall rates possibly exceeding 5 cm per hour. Near zero visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing snow. When: Beginning this evening and ending Thursday afternoon. The heaviest snow is expected to fall overnight into Thursday morning. Additional Information: Snow, at times heavy, will begin this evening. Total amounts of up to 40 cm are likely. Moderate winds will produce local blowing snow, especially in the Ottawa River Valley. This winter storm will impact the Thursday morning commute. Snow will gradually taper off Thursday afternoon. Avoid travel if possible. Road closures are possible. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to getprepared.gc.ca. 

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