Armour Township: Significant Weather Event - December 28, 2025
Armour Township Ends Significant Weather Event – Normal Maintenance Resumes
December 30, 2025 – The Township of Armour is advising the public that the Significant Weather Event declared on December 28, 2025, has been declared OVER as of this morning. With the expiration of the Environment Canada Freezing Rain and Winter Storm Warnings, weather conditions have stabilized. Consequently, the Township is returning to its standard winter maintenance service levels in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02.
The Township of Armour thanks all residents for their patience and cooperation in staying off the roads during the height of the storm, which allowed our crews to work as safely and efficiently as possible.
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December 28, 2025 – Armour Township has declared a Significant Weather Event for all Armour Township roads, effective immediately. This declaration is due to Freezing Rain and Winter Storm Warnings issued by Environment Canada, lasting from the afternoon of Sunday, December 28, through the evening of Monday, December 29, 2025. These conditions are expected to significantly impact road maintenance operations.
During this Significant Weather Event, residents are advised to limit travel on all roads across Armour Township unless absolutely necessary, until further notice.
“A Significant Weather Event is declared when there is an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the roadways within a municipality,” explains Dave Creasor, Armour Township Roads Supervisor. “It is essential that residents stay off the roads, and only travel if necessary, until the event is declared over, and normal service levels and operations are back in place.”
This declaration applies to all Armour Township roads in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02 (Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways).
What does declaring a Significant Weather Event mean?
Armour Township follows strict winter maintenance timelines, but during a Significant Weather Event, road maintenance activities may take longer due to severe conditions. These events are declared to keep the community informed and safe, with crews monitoring weather and road conditions 24/7 and adjusting operations as needed.
For more information and updates, please visit the Township of Armour Official Website and Facebook page.
Date: December 28, 2025
Location: Township of Armour, Ontario
