Winter storm update – January 25, 2026

Updated as of 10:30 a.m. – January 25, 2026.

Environment Canada has upgraded Peel’s winter storm warning to orange with up to 40cm of snow expected.

The City of Mississauga has declared a Significant Weather Event. The City is actively responding to this weekend’s winter weather. Crews across multiple City departments are working to maintain essential services, support public safety, and address weather related impacts as they arise. Where possible, give crews the space to clear the roads and respond to emergencies.

City crews will continue monitoring conditions and will provide updates as needed.

Facility closures and program cancellations

Due to the inclement weather and heavy snow, the following City of Mississauga facilities will be closed on January 25, 2026:

Facilities and venues

• All libraries, cultural facilities (museums, Small Arms Inspection Building) and office buildings, including City Hall will be closed for regular business hours today.
• All community centres and arenas will close at noon.
• Paramount Fine Food Centre will remain open for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

Programs and classes

All classes and programs at community centres and arenas will be cancelled as of noon today. Where possible, cancelled classes and bookings will be rescheduled to a later date. Those with facility bookings will be contacted. Scheduled rentals may be cancelled without penalty by contacting the Customer Service Centre at 905-615-4100 or by email at facility.rentals@mississauga.ca.

Outdoor facilities

• Outdoor rinks will remain closed until safe to open.
  • During times of heavy snow, Celebration Square may need to close temporarily. To confirm the rink is open, call 905-615-3200 ext. R-I-N-K (7465). To see how busy the ice rink is, view the live webcam.
• The City is recommending avoiding using playgrounds and play structures at City parks.

Online services

• Online services will remain available.

MiWay bus service

MiWay buses may encounter delays or cancellations due to the weather. If you’re using MiWay today, please visit the MiWay Service Updates page here for information on route delays. Please dress for the weather and give yourself extra time when planning your trip.

Follow updates on @MiWayHelps on X for information on route delays.

Resources and support for individuals in need

Several resources and support services are available to vulnerable individuals in Mississauga. The Peel Street Outreach Team provides on-location services, including hygiene products, food, and referrals to shelters and other supportive services.

If a resident is in need or worried about someone, they can call the Region of Peel Street Help Line at 1-877-848-8481. The helpline is available 24 hours a day to support the unhoused.

Road safety reminders

The City is strongly encouraging residents to stay off roads as the storm continues, if possible. However, if travel is necessary, please exercise caution. Stay alert when using our roads whether you’re walking, cycling, taking transit or driving. If driving, give snow–clearing equipment room to do their work. Learn more about travelling in winter weather and staying safe on roads.

If you’re travelling, ensure you are properly dressed in layers, have a source of water and food with you and a fully charged cell phone for emergencies. Also, let a close friend or family member know of your travel plans and route before leaving.

Emergency reminders

Emergency services, including Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services are responding to emergency calls as they come in. Authorities are urging residents to keep 911 lines clear for life-threatening emergencies only and to avoid unnecessary travel as responders work to restore safe conditions.

Make sure to check your emergency kit so you have everything you need in case of power outages, and remember to charge your cellphone, have a flashlight on hand and review these emergency preparedness tips.

• Report any downed trees, blocked roadways/sidewalks or safety hazards to 311.
• Report power outages in Mississauga to Alectra at 1-833-ALECTRA
  (1-833-253-2872) or via X @alectranews.

Stay off frozen bodies of water

• Although ice may look solid and it may be tempting to walk, skate or play hockey on frozen bodies of water, they are dangerous. Deep water, weak ice and constantly changing water levels and temperatures make lakes, ponds, rivers and creeks unstable and dangerous. The City of Mississauga reminds residents to be cautious and stay off frozen bodies of water, for their own safety and to avoid falling through ice. Ice conditions are unpredictable and can vary.
• Even when temperatures drop, natural ice does not freeze evenly and in many cases the ice can be too thin to support someone’s weight.

Snow-clearing efforts

• Refrain from parking your vehicle on the road, sidewalk or lower portion of your driveway. Parked cars can prevent crews from clearing the road, sidewalk and windrow.
• On waste collection days, place your bins away from the curb to prevent them from being hit by plows.
• Make sure there aren’t any obstacles like sports equipment or lawn ornaments located near the lower portion of your driveway. They can interfere with windrow clearing.
• Shovel early and often to keep walkways clear and prevent heavy snow from building up. Clearing snow periodically during a storm makes it easier to manage significant accumulation.
• Abstain from shovelling snow onto the road when clearing it from your property. This violates the Highway Obstruction by-law and can create safety hazards for drivers and road users. It can also prevent proper drainage when the snow melts.
• Visit mississauga.ca/snow to learn more about snow clearing in Mississauga and use the online plow tracker. Our crews follow a priority route system, which means some roads and sidewalks are cleared before others.

Citywide Winter Parking Restriction

A Citywide Winter Parking Restriction will be in place by 2 p.m. today. When a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction is declared, on-street parking is not allowed, except in areas identified by signage (e.g. 15-hour maximum). On-street parking on statutory holidays and religious observances is also prohibited. Temporary parking permits and residential parking permits will not be issued and current ones will be suspended. All street parking including temporary and monthly permits is suspended, except in areas where street signage explicitly permits parking, until further notice.

Snow-clearing updates

• Sign up to receive an email alert when the City declares a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction.
• Follow @MississaugaSnow on X for timely snow-clearing updates.
• Call 311 (905-615-4311 if outside city limits) for questions related to the City’s snow clearing operations.

Stay updated

Please continue to monitor the City of Mississauga Newsroom for updates around this evolving weather event. Check the weather on the Weather Network or the WeatherCAN app from Environment Canada for details on weather conditions. For information and updates about weather impacts, including potential closures or cancelled City programming, follow @citymississauga @mississaugalib @saugaparksrec.

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