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Weather Alert

Significant Weather Event Declared

In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The Municipality of Highlands East has declared a Significant Weather Event as of 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28 that will impact travel and services throughout the area. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways and sees Highlands East join the other Municipalities within the County of Haliburton in this event declaration.

Stay off roads unless necessary

The declaration may change how or when the County or Municipalities perform their maintenance operations and may increase the amount of time to bring the roads back to a state of repair. County and Municipal Staff are advising residents to avoid driving, and if you must travel, please use extreme caution as the County and local Municipalities may not be able to meet their maintenance standards for roads due to ice accretion.

Closures and service interruptions

  • Waste Disposal Sites in Highlands East will be closed on Monday, December 29, 2025 due to this weather event.
  • Roads could be dangerous or blocked due to ice and downed trees. Please exercise caution when making travel decisions. 
  • Additional closures and cancellations may be announced and will be listed here as they occur.

Municipal Staff would like to thank the residents and businesses for their understanding and cooperation on this matter. The Municipality of Highlands East will provide updates when the significant weather event has ended.