Current progress
Check the activity report
See the latest posted progress for Oshawa roads, sidewalks, and the snow clearing assistance program.
Open the Oshawa activity reportOshawa, ON winter guide
Oshawa snow plow and parking guide.
Oshawa clears city roads in three stages: arterial roads, collector roads, then residential streets. The city posts activity reports during operations, but Durham Region clears regional roads and bus stops inside Oshawa.
Reviewed September 2, 2026City of Oshawa Snow Clearing
CITY ROADS1,265 km
RESIDENTIAL TARGET16 hours
WINTER PARKING2 to 6 a.m.
Start with the official answer
Three useful ways to check Oshawa
These links go directly to the city tools residents need during a storm.
Find your road
Check who clears the street
Use the service level map to separate Oshawa roads from Durham Region roads and other property.
Open the Oshawa service mapParking tonight
Move before crews arrive
Review the seasonal overnight restriction and the rule that applies whenever plowing or salting is underway.
Read Oshawa winter parking rulesHow the response unfolds
What happens before your street is finished
Oshawa follows a local sequence. Knowing the phase explains why one road can be clear while another is still waiting.
- 1First
Arterial roads
The busiest streets, emergency routes, transit routes, and roads serving major destinations receive the earliest attention.
- 2Next
Collector roads
Roads that carry traffic from neighbourhoods to arterial streets follow, with a stated 12 hour target after the storm.
- 3Then
Residential streets
Local residential roads follow the primary network, with a stated 16 hour target under normal conditions.
Before leaving the car
Oshawa parking rules that matter
- Do not park on a street while plowing or salting is underway.
- From December 1 through April 1, on-street parking is prohibited from 2 to 6 a.m.
- A vehicle that blocks winter operations may be ticketed or towed.
- Follow the sign on the block if it is more restrictive than the general city rule.
Resident checklist
What to do during the storm
- 1
Check the activity report before deciding that a street was missed.
- 2
Use the service map to confirm whether Oshawa or Durham Region clears the road.
- 3
Move the car off the street during plowing and before the overnight restriction begins.
- 4
Clear the sidewalk beside the property by midnight on the day after the storm ends.
- 5
Keep snow from the driveway and sidewalk on private property instead of pushing it into the road.
Service boundaries
Who clears what in Oshawa
The city plow department is not responsible for every road, sidewalk, driveway, alley, or parking area.
City of Oshawa
Clears Oshawa roads, selected sidewalks and paths, and publishes the city activity report and service map.
Durham Region
Clears regional roads and Durham Region Transit bus stops inside Oshawa. Its work does not appear in the Oshawa activity report.
Property owners
Clear adjoining sidewalks by the local deadline, clear the driveway windrow, and keep private snow out of the street.
If the street looks missed
Wait for the full route before reporting a missed street
Oshawa asks residents to check the activity report and allow a full day after the storm. An ordinary missed route can be reported after 12:01 a.m. on the second day.
- 1Confirm the road is maintained by Oshawa rather than Durham Region or Ontario.
- 2Check the latest activity report and the stated target for the road class.
- 3Contact Service Oshawa with the exact address if the route is complete and the street still qualifies for follow up.
Local questions answered
Oshawa snow plow FAQ
Short answers for the questions residents usually have during an active storm.
Does the Oshawa report include Durham Region roads?
No. Durham Region clears regional roads and bus stops. Use the road owner map before relying on the Oshawa activity report.
When should my residential street be cleared?
Oshawa lists a 16 hour target for residential streets after the snowfall ends under normal conditions. Continued snow, ice, parked cars, or a major event can extend the work.
Can I park overnight in winter?
Not from 2 to 6 a.m. between December 1 and April 1, and not while plowing or salting is underway.
Verify the answer
Official Oshawa sources
Storm conditions and emergency rules change. These are the public-agency pages used for this guide.
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