Ontario

Driving Conditions Improve in Gananoque as Snow Alert Ends

By

Emma Kelly
February 11, 2026 10:38 am

Environment Canada ended a Special Weather Statement for Gananoque and Mallorytown, Ontario, on the morning of February 11, 2026, after a winter storm dropped as much as 10 centimetres of snow across the region. Environment Canada removed the alert at 7:59 a.m. EST on February 11, following heavy snowfall that began on February 10. While the main part of the system has passed, residents should still watch for slippery patches on roads and sidewalks.

The storm produced about 5–10 centimetres of snow in the Gananoque and Mallorytown areas during February 10, 2026. Although heavy snow has eased, there remains a risk of freezing drizzle and lingering flurries through the morning — conditions that can create thin, hard-to-see layers of ice on pavement and walkways.

Travel conditions are reported to be improving on Highway 401 and the Thousand Islands Parkway, but motorists are being urged to remain cautious. Ontario 511 and local authorities advise drivers to allow extra time for trips, leave additional following distance, and be alert for untreated side streets and sidewalks while crews finish clearing and treating secondary routes.

Town of Gananoque Public Works crews were reported to be active in clearing remaining snow and treating icy surfaces. February is typically one of the snowier months in Gananoque (monthly averages in February are roughly 30–40 cm), and this event is consistent with the area’s pattern of frequent winter weather. Residents are reminded to take care when shovelling and to use caution on unsalted or untreated surfaces.