The City of Toronto ended its major snowstorm condition and significant weather event declarations on Wednesday at 4 p.m..
The declarations were put into effect on Feb. 12, before the city saw 53 cm of snow from multiple winter storms over a 10 day period.
Meant for the efficiency of winter road maintenance, these declarations banned parking on designated snow routes to allow crews to plow and remove snow faster from roads and sidewalks, the city said.
With the end of these declarations, on-street parking is once again allowed on snow routes and covers are being removed from parking meters. The city says drivers can now use the Green P mobile app to pay for parking.
Snow removal will reportedly still continue where necessary, where it will be collected dump trucks and brought to storage sites.
The city is reminding drivers to avoid parking where posted orange signage says "No Parking – Snow Removal," adding that these temporary signs mean crews will be removing snow from the area within 48 hours. Vehicles parked on these streets could be fined or towed.
Due to milder weather this week, Environment Canada has warned of potential flooding in low-lying areas. The city says that crews are working to inspect and clear catch basins to help prevent flooding from snow melt and expected rainfall.
Toronto residents can request snow clean-up by calling 311 or using the city’s website.
