Winter weather advisory: Please expect possible delays starting January 25, 2026

Significant Weather Declaration

Oakville experienced heavy snow on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Read the Town of Oakville's Significant Weather Declaration for January 25, 2026.

As we move deeper into the winter season, we want to remind our community that severe snowstorms and extreme cold weather events can have a significant impact on travel and transit operations. 

During periods of heavy snowfall, icy road conditions, or dangerously low temperatures, delays may occur even as our team works continuously to provide safe and reliable service.

Your safety is always our highest priority

Crews will be out clearing snow, applying salt, monitoring routes, and taking every step possible to keep services moving. However, winter conditions can sometimes affect visibility, road traction, and overall travel times, so we encourage everyone to plan ahead when possible.

Access to transit stops

Winter weather and ongoing snowplow operations may temporarily affect access to some transit stops. Snowbanks and road conditions can make certain stops more challenging to reach for both riders and operators.

Our crews and Town operations teams are working continuously to clear routes, improve visibility, and restore safe access as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience during this time.

Please allow extra time for travel and be prepared for major delays across the system as winter conditions continue to impact roadways.

We encourage riders to:

• Use care when approaching stops, especially where snowbanks remain
• Check real-time transit tools for delays and bus arrival information
• Plan additional travel time and dress warmly for extended waits

care-A-van

care-A-van will be operating essential trips only on Monday, January 26 (medical, work, groceries). We will not be accepting non-essential same-day bookings.

If you have a trip booked, call your destination to make sure it's still open. 

Ensure your driveway, ramp, and stairs are clear of snow and ice. 

Call the IVR or login online to confirm your trip details in case of delays. Visit the care-A-van page for more information.

School specials

School Special Routes are cancelled on Monday, January 26.

Stay informed

Please check for real time updates, including route changes, service delays, temporary detours, and weather related advisories. 

You can find the most current information through:

• Our official website
• Facebook and other social media channels
• Real time transit or travel apps
• Local weather services and municipal alerts
• For information about snow clearing on Town roads and sidewalks, visit oakville.ca. To stay up-to-date on the Town's snow clearing operation, please sign up for Town of Oakville e-Alerts.

Staying connected helps ensure you have the most accurate and up to date information before you travel, especially during fast changing winter storms.

Thank you

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation during these challenging weather events. Thank you for giving our team the space and time they need to work safely. 

Please dress warmly, allow extra travel time, and stay alert to ongoing weather conditions. Let’s all stay safe, stay informed, and support one another throughout the winter season. 

Updated: January 26 at 8:44 a.m.