STORM CENTRE >>> February 16, 2025
LAST UPDATED 3:29 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025:
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
TRANSIT >>> Bridgewater Transit will be concluding service at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025, due to the forecasted storm. A reminder that there is also no service on Monday, February 17, 2025, for the Heritage Day holiday.
WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> With a combination of snow and freezing rain forecast for today and overnight, the Town of Bridgewater has issued a Winter Parking Alert for February 16-17, 2025.
A Winter Parking Alert is a reminder that no parking is permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act when snow/ice-clearing operations are underway.
Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders, such as Emergency Health Services (EHS), Fire, and Police personnel.
If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.
If necessary, Bridgewater Police Service will issue tickets to vehicles illegally parked during and after the storm while snow-clearing operations are taking place. During a typical storm, police issue anywhere between 7 and 15 tickets.
For service related updates during and after the storm, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/storm.
WIND WARNING IN EFFECT >>> (Issued at 3:16 p.m. AST Sunday, February 16, 2025) Per our colleagues at Environment and Climate Change Canada, a Wind Warning is now in effect for Lunenburg County.
SUMMARY
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected overnight.
Maximum wind gusts > Southwesterly up to 90 km/h.
Locations > The Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia, from Lunenburg County to Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County, Antigonish County and Inverness County - south of Mabou.
Time span > Beginning early Monday morning and diminishing somewhat Monday afternoon.
Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to
FREEZING RAIN WARNING IN EFFECT >>> (UPDATED at 5:05 a.m. AST Sunday, February 16, 2025) A Freezing Rain Warning is in effect for Lunenburg County with snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and strong winds expected beginning on Sunday afternoon.
SUMMARY
Freezing rain is expected on Sunday throughout most of Nova Scotia.
Duration > 4 or more hours.
Time span > Beginning in the southwest of the province this afternoon spreading northward this evening, reaching Cape Breton by overnight.
REMARKS
Snow ahead of the system will change to a brief period of ice pellets then to freezing rain. The freezing rain will change to rain over the southwestern part of the province late this evening and across the northeast, including Cape Breton, towards early Monday morning. Ice accretion amounts could be in the 5 to 10 mm range in some areas. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur. Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to
Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
STORM CENTRE >>> FEBRUARY 13 & 14, 2025
LAST UPDATED 6:44 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025:
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
FRIDAY >>> TOWN HALL DELAYED OPENING >>> Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will be delaying opening until 10 a.m. due to icy road conditions.
THURSDAY NOTICES >>>>
TOWN HALL CLOSING AT NOON >>> Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will be closing at 12 noon today because of the impending storm. Staff will be working from remotely home this afternoon, providing service by phone, e-mail, etc. for the duration of regular business hours.
BRIDGEWATER TRANSIT ENDING SERVICE EARLY >>> Transit service will be ending at 2 p.m. on Thursday due to forecasted snow and freezing rain conditions moving into the region this afternoon.
STORM CENTRE > WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> (Issued at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, February, 2025)
With a combination of snow and freezing rain forecast for today, the Town of Bridgewater has issued a Winter Parking Alert for overnight on February 13-14, 2025.
During a Winter Parking Alert, no parking is permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders.
If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.
If necessary, Bridgewater Police Service will issue tickets to vehicles illegally parked during and after the storm while snow-clearing operations are taking place. During a typical storm, police issue anywhere between 7 and 15 tickets.
For service related updates during and after the storm, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/storm.
FREEZING RAIN WARNING >>> (Issued at 4:55 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025) Per our colleagues at Environment and Climate Change Canada, a Freezing Rain Warning is in effect for Lunenburg County.
SUMMARY
Freezing rain is expected that is likely to impact the afternoon rush hour.
Duration > Up to 4 hours.
Time span > Thursday afternoon in western Nova Scotia. Late afternoon and early evening in central Nova Scotia.
Location > All of western Nova Scotia, as well as Hants County, Halifax Metro and Halifax County West, and Colchester County - Truro and south.
REMARKS
The freezing rain will be preceded by accumulating snow and ice pellets which is likely to exacerbate the hazard to motorists during the afternoon commute.
Conditions will improve in the evening as temperatures rising well above zero and precipitation transitions to rain.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Utility outages may occur.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to
Lunenburg County REMO staff will be monitoring this system as it moves into the area during the daytime on Thursday and overnight for potential impacts in our region.
Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
STORM CENTRE >>> FEBRUARY 9, 2025
LAST UPDATED 8:39 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
STORM CENTRE > WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> (Issued at 8:15 a.m., Sunday, February 9, 2025)
With 10-plus centimetres of snow in the forecast for today, the Town of Bridgewater has issued a Winter Parking Alert for overnight on February 9-10, 2025.
During a Winter Parking Alert, no parking is permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders.
If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.
If necessary, Bridgewater Police Service will issue tickets to vehicles illegally parked during and after the storm while snow-clearing operations are taking place. During a typical storm, police issue anywhere between 7 and 15 tickets.
For service related updates during and after the storm, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/storm.
BRIDGEWATER TRANSIT SERVICE NOTICE >>> (Issued at 8:39 a.m.) Bridgewater Transit service is cancelled today, Sunday, February 9, due to the forecasted snowfall.
Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
STORM CENTRE >>> FEBRUARY 6, 2025
LAST UPDATED 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
WINTER PARKING ALERT > (Issued at 2:20 p.m. on February 6, 2025) With 10 centimetres of snow in the forecast for this evening/overnight, the Town of Bridgewater has issued a Winter Parking Alert for overnight on January 31 to February 1, 2025.
During a Winter Parking Alert, all motorists are asked to secure off-street parking as no parking is permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders.
If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.
If necessary, Bridgewater Police Service will issue tickets to vehicles illegally parked during and after the storm while snow-clearing operations are taking place. On average, police issue anywhere between 7 and 15 tickets during a typical winter storm.
For service related updates during and after the storm, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/storm.
BRIDGEWATER TRANSIT > (Issued at 2:30 p.m. on February 6, 2025) Bridgewater Transit will conclude operations early tonight, Thursday, February 6, 2025, due to forecasted deteriorating weather conditions.
Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
STORM CENTRE >>> JANUARY 31, 2025
LAST UPDATED 10:15 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
WINTER PARKING ALERT > (Issued at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025) With 10 centimetres of snow or more in the forecast for this evening/overnight, the Town of Bridgewater has issued a Winter Parking Alert for overnight on January 31 to February 1, 2025.
During a Winter Parking Alert, all motorists are asked to secure off-street parking as no parking is permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders.
If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.
If necessary, Bridgewater Police Service will issue tickets to vehicles illegally parked during and after the storm while snow-clearing operations are taking place. On average, police issue anywhere between 7 and 15 tickets during a typical winter storm.
For service related updates during and after the storm, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/storm.
Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
STORM CENTRE >>> JANUARY 29, 2025
LAST UPDATED 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
WINTER PARKING ALERT IN EFFECT >>> (Issued at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025) With 10 centimetres of snow or more in the forecast for this evening/overnight, the Town of Bridgewater has issued a Winter Parking Alert for overnight on January 29-30, 2025.
During a Winter Parking Alert, all motorists are asked to secure off-street parking as no parking is permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders.
If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.
If necessary, Bridgewater Police Service will issue tickets to vehicles illegally parked during and after the storm while snow-clearing operations are taking place. On average, police issue anywhere between 7 and 15 tickets during a typical winter storm.
For service related updates during and after the storm, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/storm.
EQUITY COMMUNITY DROP-IN CANCELLED >>> The Lunenburg County Equity Community drop-in day scheduled to take place in Lunenburg at the South Shore Public Libraires branch located at the Lunenburg Academy today has been cancelled because of forecasted weather.
Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
STORM CENTRE >>> DECEMBER 21, 2024
LAST UPDATED 1:05 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
WINTER PARKING ALERT IN EFFECT >>> (Issued at 9 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, and in effect beginning at 8 p.m. on December 20 until snow-clearing operations conclude on December 21, 2024.)
The Town of Bridgewater and Bridgewater Police Service wish to remind motorists that there is NO parking permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
If necessary, Bridgewater Police Service will issue tickets to vehicles illegally parked during and after the storm while snow-clearing operations are taking place.
Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders.
If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.
For service related updates during and after the storm, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/storm.
TRANSIT NOTICE >>> Bridgewater Transit service will conclude at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Transit service on Saturday, December 21, will be cancelled as a result of the forecasted snowfall that will impact the region overnight Friday and into Saturday.
MUSEUM NOTICE >>> DesBrisay Museum will be closed on Saturday, December 21.
WASTE COLLECTION >>> Waste collection for December 25 was originally rescheduled for Saturday, December 21 in the District of Lunenburg and Town of Bridgewater. Collection for Christmas Day has instead been rescheduled for Saturday, December 28, due to the impending snowstorm.
Waste collection for December 25 is scheduled for Mahone Bay on December 28 as well.
The waste site will be closed December 21 due the storm.
Waste collection for January 1 was originally rescheduled for Saturday, December 28, in the District of Lunenburg and Town of Bridgewater. Collection for New Year's Day has instead been rescheduled for Saturday, January 4, due to the rescheduled collection for December 25.
Waste collection for January 1 is scheduled for Mahone Bay on January 4 as well.
Questions? Call (902) 543-2991 or visit www.communityrecycling.ca.
SNOWFALL WARNING IN EFFECT >>> (Issued at 4:40 AM AST Friday, December 20, 2024)
Total snowfall > 15 to 30 cm.
Locations > Mainland Nova Scotia, including Lunenburg County.
Time span > Late this evening and persisting into Saturday afternoon.
REMARKS
The snow will change to ice pellets or rain Saturday morning for eastern areas of the province, reducing snowfall amounts. Gusty northeast winds accompanying the snow may cause reduced visibility at times in blowing snow.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to
CURBSIDE BASKETBALL NETS >>> In many neighbourhoods in Bridgewater, curbside basketball nets are still out. To ensure these nets are not damaged during snow-clearing operations, we ask residents to move any such nets safely away from the street today, prior to the arrival of the storm overnight and tomorrow.
WASTE COLLECTION >>> Waste Collection Notice -- possible change to alternate collection for December 25. The alternate collection day for December 25 in the District of Lunenburg and Town of Bridgewater may change due to the forecasted storm December 20 into December 21. An update will be provided at www.communityrecycling.ca and additional updates will be posted here as they are received.
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Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
STORM CENTRE >>> FEBRUARY 13 & 14, 2024
LAST UPDATED AT 6:27 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
TOWN HALL >>> (Issued at 6:27 a.m.) Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will delay opening until 10:30 a.m. this morning.
BRIDGEWATER TRANSIT SERVICE >>> (Issued at 11:40 a.m. on February 13, 2024) Bridgewater Transit will be concluding service early this evening at 6 p.m. as a result of the forecasted storm. Transit will also delay start until 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
WINTER PARKING ALERT IN EFFECT >>> (Issued at 10 a.m. on February 13, 2024, and in effect beginning at 5 p.m. on February 13 until snow-clearing operations conclude on February 14, 2024.) The Town of Bridgewater wishes to remind motorists that there is NO parking permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
During last week's snowfall, Bridgewater Police Service issued more than 30 tickets to vehicles illegally parked during and after the storm while snow-clearing operations were taking place.
Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.
For service related updates during and after the storm, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/storm.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT >>> (Issued at 10 a.m. on February 13, 2024, and in effect February 13 and 14, 2024)
The Town of Bridgewater wishes to remind motorists that there is NO parking permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
During last week's snowfall, Bridgewater Police Service issued more than 30 tickets to vehicles illegally parked during and after the storm while snow-clearing operations were taking place.
Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.
For service related updates during and after the storm, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/storm.
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Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
STORM CENTRE >>> FEBRUARY 3 and 4, 2024
LAST UPDATED AT 1:25 P.M. ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2024)
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
SNOW CLEARING OPERATIONS UPDATE >>> (Issued at 1:25 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2024) Portions of King Street, between Victoria Road and Maple Street, including Old Bridge, will be temporarily closed from 1:30 until 8 p.m. today so that Public Works crews can carry out clean-up operations in the area. Please expect delays or detours in this area and please abide by ALL detour signage or barricades put in place around the work area.
(Issued at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024) Town of Bridgewater Public Works crews are currently on the road with two loaders and two trucks working to keep roads passable for emergency response calls at this time, as snow continues to fall.
We remind motorists to secure off-street parking and to avoid unnecessary travel.
Due to the forecasted long duration of this storm, with snow predicted to continue to accumulate through the day today and on Sunday, we also wish to advise that residents should expect that full clean-up of roads and sidewalks will take longer to complete than what would normally occur during a typical shorter-duration storm.
TRANSIT >>> (Issued at 7:55 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024) Bridgewater Transit is cancelled on Saturday due to accumulating snowfall and road conditions.
TRAVEL >>> (Issued at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024) the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and NS RCMP are asking Nova Scotians to avoid any unecessary travel at this time due to deteriorating road conditions.
WASTE COLLECTION UPDATE >>> Per the Lunenburg Regional Community Recycling Centre, waste collection rescheduled from January 29, 2024, in Bridgewater and the Municipality of Lunenburg is still scheduled to take place Saturday, February 3. The Recycling Centre is scheduled to open 8 a.m. to 12 noon.Questions about collection? Call Waste Hotline at 1-855-530-3324.
WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> (Issued at 8:10 a.m. on February 3, 2024, and in effect for February 3 and 4, 2024) The Town of Bridgewater wishes to remind motorists that there is NO parking permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
During last week's snowfall, Bridgewater Police Service issued more than 30 tickets to vehicles illegally parked during and after the storm while snow-clearing operations were taking place.
Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.
LCLC >>> There have been storm-related impacts to Lunenburg County Lifetstyle Centre (LCLC) programming today. For updated info, please visit https://www.facebook.com/lclcns.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT IN EFFECT >>> (Issued at 4:01 PM AST Friday, February 2, 2024) -- Per our colleagues at Environment and Climate Change Canada, a period of prolonged winter weather will impact Nova Scotia into early next week.
SUMMARY
Locations: Most of Nova Scotia
Time span: Friday evening until Monday.
Total snowfall amount in Lunenburg County: 20 to 40 cm
Remarks: A prolonged period of snow is expected across the province tonight and into Monday. Highest amounts are expected over central and eastern Nova Scotia however areas west and north could experience 20 to 40 cm from tonight to Monday.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Additionally, increasing northeast winds could result in reduced visibility in blowing snow over exposed areas tonight and into the weekend.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to
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Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
STORM CENTRE >>> JANUARY 28 & 29, 2024
(LAST UPDATED AT 11:51 A.M. ON MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024)
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
TRANSIT >>> (Issued at 11:51 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024) Bridgewater Transit is cancelled on Monday due to road conditions. Transit service will resume as usual on Tuesday, January 30.
TOWN HALL CLOSED FOR THE DAY; COUNCIL MEETING STILL ON FOR TONIGHT >>> (Updated at 10:30 a.m., January 29, 2024) Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will remain closed to the public for the rest of the day, with staff providing service remotely. Tonight's regular meeting of Bridgewater Town Council will be held in person at Town Hall as scheduled, starting at 6 p.m.
WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.
WASTE COLLECTION RESCHEUDLED >>> Waste Collection for Monday, January 29, 2024, has been rescheduled and will instead take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in the Town of Bridgewater and the Municipality of Lunenburg. The Community Recycling Centre in Whynotts Settlement will delay opening until noon on January 29. Conditions will be re-assessed again before noon. An update will be provided if weather impacts site opening. Questions? Call 902-543-2991 or www.communityrecycling.ca.
LUNENBURG COUNTY LIFESTYLE CENTRE >>> The LCLC will delay opening until 9 a.m. today, Monday, January 29, due to current weather conditions. The 8 a.m. Gentle Yoga session is cancelled and registrants will be notified.
SNOWFALL WARNING >>> (Issued at 4:31 a.m. AST Sunday, January 28, 2024) Per Environment and Climate Change Canada, a snowfall warning is in effect for Lunenburg County, with total amounts of about 15 cm expected. Warnings are in place for Atlantic coastal counties from Yarmouth to Sydney, plus Pictou and Antigonish counties.
TIMESPAN
Sunday night until Monday afternoon.
DETAILS
Snow will mix with rain at times along the coast of southwestern Nova Scotia.
Gusty northeast winds accompanying the snow may cause reduced visibility at times and blowing snow over exposed areas.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas on Monday morning.
Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to
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Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
STORM CENTRE >>> JANUARY 7 & 8, 2024
(UPDATED AT 5:15 P.M. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2024)
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.
TOWN HALL >>> (Issued at 6:30 a.m., January 8, 2024) Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will delay opening to the public until 10 a.m. this morning.
LCLC >>> Delayed opening until 9 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024.
TRANSIT >>> (Issued at 5 p.m., January 7, 2024) Bridgewater Transit will have a delayed start on Monday morning, with service expected to begin at 10 a.m. due to anticipated storm conditions.
WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT
Issued: 3:32 PM AST Saturday, January 6, 2024, by Environment and Climate Change Canada
SUMMARY
Hazardous winter conditions are expected on Sunday and into Monday across much of Nova Scotia, including Lunenburg County.Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm.Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h.Time span: Beginning Sunday morning and ending overnight Sunday into Monday.
REMARKS
Snow will intensify during the day Sunday, with the highest accumulations expected Sunday evening. Gusty easterly winds will accompany the snow producing blowing snow and reduced visibilities. Conditions are expected to improve early Monday.Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to
WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.
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Click here for detailed information on the Town of Bridgewater's snow clearing standards and what you can expect before, during, and after the storm.
IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
STORM CENTRE >>> DECEMBER 3 and 4, 2023
(UPDATED AT 7:37 A.M. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023)
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this (top) section as they are received.
TOWN HALL >>> (Issued at 6:25 a.m.) Delayed opening until 10 a.m.
LCLC >>> (Issued at 6:22 a.m.) Delayed opening until 9 a.m.
TRANSIT >>> (Issued at 5:50 a.m.) Bridgewater Transit will have a delayed start with service expected to start at 8 a.m. this morning due to conditions.
LIBRARIES >>> (Issued at 7:30 a.m.) All South Shore Public Libraries branches in Lunenburg and Queens will be closed for the day.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT >>> (Issued by Environment Canada at 9:23 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023) Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.
Locations: Most of mainland Nova Scotia. Time span: Tonight until Monday afternoon or evening.
Remarks: The snow will be mixed with or change to rain along parts of the coast where northeast winds blow onshore. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to
WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.
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IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>> There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.
Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.
AFTER THE STORM >>> 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.
12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.
24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.
+48 hours -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.
CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.
SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.
Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.
If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.
Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
- STORM CENTRE > SEPTEMBER 13 to 17, 2023
- STORM CENTRE >>> MARCH 14 & 15, 2023
- STORM CENTRE >>> MARCH 2 & 3, 2023
- STORM CENTRE >>> FEBRUARY 24, 2023
- STORM CENTRE >>> FEBRUARY 13, 2023
- STORM CENTRE >>> JANUARY 20, 2023
- STORM CENTRE >>> SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2022 (HURRICANE FIONA)
- STORM CENTRE >>> APRIL 4, 2022
- STORM CENTRE >>> MARCH 3, 2022
- STORM CENTRE >>> FEBRUARY 25, 2022
- STORM CENTRE >>> FEBRUARY 14, 2022
- STORM CENTRE >>> FEBRUARY 4, 2022