For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Sunday, February 16, 2025
12:30 PM
Release # 25-20

Subject: Declaration of a Significant Weather Event.

 In response to a major snowfall in the area, the Township of Minden Hills has declared a Significant Weather Event at 12:15 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.

All Waste Disposal Sites and The S.G Nesbitt Memorial Arena will be closed at 12:30p.m.

Public Works Roads crews have been pulled off the road temporarily as visibility is poor.

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.

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Winter Storm Warning in effect for:

• Haliburton - Minden - Southern Haliburton County

Hazardous winter conditions are expected. Highly impactful winter storm today. What: Additional snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per hour. Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. When: Continuing today and ending this evening. The heaviest snow is expected this morning and afternoon. Additional information: Conditions will rapidly deteriorate this morning as a more significant area of snow and blowing snow arrives. Travel will be hazardous and is not recommended. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

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 Contact Information:

Public Works Administration Office
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
admin@mindenhills.ca