Update: January 20, 2026 at 1:20 p.m.
The Town of The Blue Mountains has declared an end to the significant weather event. The Town advises the public to continue to use caution when travelling as conditions can change quickly.
A contractor for the Town is scheduled to begin loading and hauling snow off the main street of Clarksburg and Thornbury. Crews will start around 5:00 p.m. and work overnight. Please exercise caution around active machinery.
Original Post: January 19, 2026
The Town of the Blue Mountains has declared a Significant Weather Event (as per O. Reg 239/02) in response to forecasted blizzard conditions.
Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and use caution if doing so, as it may take longer than usual to bring the condition of the roads and sidewalks back to optimal conditions. To assist snow removal operators, please ensure all roadways are free of parked cars and obstructions.
A declaration of a Significant Weather Event is not a notice of road closures. For up-to-date road information, please visit Municipal511 or Grey County Roads. The significant weather event will be in effect until further notice is provided. To learn more please visit the Town's Significant Weather Events page.
The L.E. Shore Library will close at 12:30 p.m. today due to the inclement weather.
For more information, please contact:
Operations Department
(519) 599-3131 ext. 276