Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Perth, Ontario: a storm is expected to drop 7 to 12 centimetres of heavy snow on February 10, 2026. The snow is predicted to start in the late morning or early afternoon, which could make the evening commute and school bus trips difficult for local residents.
Environment Canada warns of reduced visibility at times in heavy snow as the precipitation continues through the day. The event is notable because Lanark County public works has shifted to a sand-heavy approach on county roads following a province-wide road salt shortage; this sand-first strategy provides traction but can allow more snow to pack down on secondary and side roads compared with heavier salt use in previous years.
The Town of Perth says it will clear main streets and emergency routes first and prioritizes sidewalks and paths near school zones. Drivers can check the Ontario 511 Track-My-Plow tool to see where plows are working in real time. Environment Canada also warns that heavy snowfall rates can lead to quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions, which can make even modest accumulations hazardous to travel in.
Decisions about school bus operations are handled by Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO). Because the snow is expected to begin after the school day has started, families should stay alert for announcements about afternoon pick-ups, delays or other disruptions to the evening rush hour.
