Ottawa winter events can include accumulating snow, blowing and drifting, freezing rain, thaw-and-refreeze cycles and sudden flash-freeze conditions. A plan has to adapt while protecting the property’s highest-priority areas.
Priority accessEntrances, exits, emergency routes and accessible walkways.
Pedestrian safetySidewalks, stairs, ramps and high-traffic areas.
Parking operationsTraffic lanes, stalls, loading areas and parked-vehicle realities.
Snow storagePlanned stacking, relocating and hauling before piles become a problem.