The Town of Ajax, Ontario, has deployed its winter maintenance teams to plow and salt more than 400 kilometres of roads after a storm brought a mix of snow and ice pellets to the area on March 20, 2026. Environment Canada had previously issued a weather statement for the community warning of up to 5 centimetres of snow and a risk of freezing rain.
Crews use a three-step priority system where main routes near schools and community centres are cleared first, followed by side streets and residential roads. Officials state that it can take up to 16 hours to finish clearing residential streets, sidewalks, and trails after a snowfall event ends.
Residents are reminded that parking on the street is not allowed during active plowing and salting operations, and all parking permits are automatically cancelled. Vehicles left on the road can be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense to ensure plows have enough room to move safely through neighbourhoods.
Community members can track the location of equipment and see which areas have been salted or plowed using the interactive Plow Map. Local bylaws also require residents and businesses to clear snow from the sidewalks in front of their property within 24 hours of a storm to avoid fines.
For those who cannot clear their own driveways, the town offers a snow removal service for seniors and people with physical disabilities. This program is available for a fee to residents 65 and older or those with a medical note who do not have an able-bodied person living in the home to help.
