Start with the address
Find your road and its class
Search the official map to see whether the Town, Durham Region, or another operator clears the street.
Open Whitby Find My StreetWhitby, ON winter guide
Whitby snow plow and parking guide.
Whitby clears primary roads first, followed by secondary and tertiary streets. Find My Street shows the road class and who maintains it, which matters because Durham Region and other operators also clear roads inside Whitby.
Reviewed September 2, 2026Town of Whitby Snow Clearing
ROAD NETWORK1,205 lane km
LOCAL ROAD TRIGGER8 to 10 cm
WINTER PARKING2 to 6 a.m.
Start with the official answer
Three useful ways to check Whitby
These links go directly to the city tools residents need during a storm.
Service timing
Check the clearing targets
Compare the road class, snowfall trigger, and normal completion target before reporting a problem.
Read Whitby snow clearing guidanceParking tonight
Check the seasonal rule
Review overnight parking, snow clearing enforcement, and the limits of temporary parking permission.
Read Whitby parking rulesHow the response unfolds
What happens before your street is finished
Whitby follows a local sequence. Knowing the phase explains why one road can be clear while another is still waiting.
- 1Primary
Keep high traffic roads open
Regional and primary routes receive the earliest treatment, with targets based on the road class and depth of snow.
- 2Secondary
Clear neighbourhood connectors
Class 3 and 4 roads follow at their assigned accumulation thresholds and service targets.
- 3Tertiary
Finish lower traffic streets
Class 5 roads have the highest accumulation trigger and the longest normal target, so they may be reached later.
Before leaving the car
Whitby parking rules that matter
- Do not park on a Whitby street from 2 to 6 a.m. between November 1 and April 15.
- Vehicles that interfere with snow clearing can be ticketed or towed.
- A temporary parking permission does not allow a vehicle to block winter operations.
- Always follow posted signs and current town notices where they set a stricter rule.
Resident checklist
What to do during the storm
- 1
Search the address in Find My Street before contacting the Town.
- 2
Match the road class to its snowfall trigger and service target.
- 3
Move vehicles off the street overnight and whenever crews are working.
- 4
Clear the driveway windrow after the plow passes.
- 5
Check the eligibility rules if an older adult or a resident with a disability needs windrow help.
Service boundaries
Who clears what in Whitby
The city plow department is not responsible for every road, sidewalk, driveway, alley, or parking area.
Town of Whitby
Clears Town roads by class along with selected sidewalks, trails, parking lots, and other public areas.
Durham Region and other road owners
Maintain regional roads and other routes identified in Find My Street. New subdivision streets may also have a different operator.
Residents and property owners
Keep vehicles out of the way, clear private access and windrows, and maintain adjoining pedestrian access where required.
If the street looks missed
Use the road class before reporting a problem
Whitby's normal targets range from six hours on higher class roads to 24 hours on the lowest class local roads after the applicable accumulation threshold is reached.
- 1Search the address in Find My Street and note the road owner and class.
- 2Compare the reported snowfall with the trigger and timing for that road class.
- 3Contact the Town with the exact location if the road is Town maintained and the normal target has passed.
Local questions answered
Whitby snow plow FAQ
Short answers for the questions residents usually have during an active storm.
How do I know whether Whitby clears my street?
Search the address in Find My Street. It shows the road class and whether Whitby, Durham Region, or another operator is responsible.
Why was a main road cleared before my street?
The road classes have different snowfall triggers and completion targets. High traffic and emergency routes are treated before lower traffic residential streets.
Does Whitby clear driveway windrows?
Residents normally clear their own windrows. Whitby offers a registration based program for eligible older adults and residents with disabilities, with separate snowfall triggers and timing.
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Official Whitby sources
Storm conditions and emergency rules change. These are the public-agency pages used for this guide.
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