Snowfall Updates and Impacts

Township crews work to clear and maintain over 500 kilometres of roadways based on a priority route categories, and 65 kilometres of hard-surface trails, sidewalks and pathways on park property and park parking lots.
➡️ When snow is forecasted, crews begin applying brine and deploying staff and equipment.
➡️ They are ready and will work around the clock on snow and ice control.
➡️ Thank you for your patience as crews work to clear snow and ice on roadways, trails, and parking lots.

Road, facility, and other impacts

Presently there are no road, facility, other impacts to report.

Curbside collection (garbage, green cart, and recycling)

Presently there are no curbside collection impacts to report.
Winter weather conditions can pose challenges for curbside collection, from frozen items stuck inside Green Carts, to streets being missed due to wintry road conditions. Visit our Winter Impacts on Curbside Collection page for information to help ensure your materials are picked up on collection day, as well as to sign up to receive service alerts in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Recreation facilities status

For the most up to date information on recreation facilities, programs, and services, view schedules or contact your local facility before visiting.
Before venturing out, get the most up to date information by viewing each facility’s web page for hours of operation.
If you are registered for a program or activity and it is cancelled you will be contacted by staff.

Field closures

As winter weather occurs, you can view current field status reports here in real-time.

Building inspections

Based on the snowfall amount, inspections may be rescheduled.

Sidewalk snow removal reminder

When it snows, Township of Langley residents and businesses are reminded that they are responsible for keeping their sidewalks clear, for everyone’s safety.
Residential property owners are required to clear snow from sidewalks fronting their property within 24 hours of a snowfall.
All properties in the Township of Langley zoned as industrial, commercial and institutional are required to remove snow and ice daily from sidewalks and walkways fronting or adjacent to the property by 10:00am.
Cleared snow cannot be pushed on roadways, as it may hinder vehicles. Cleared snow must remain on the property.
This bylaw helps keep our community safe. It protects people, both physically and legally. Clearing snow and ice from walkways will help prevent injuries from falls and protect you from incurring fines of up to $100 per day.
For more information, contact the Township Bylaw Department.
After the recent snowfall, and with warmer weather in the forecast, residents can help reduce flooding risks by clearing nearby catch basins of snow and ice to allow melting snow and slush to drain properly.
Here are some additional steps residents should take to protect their properties from flooding.
Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and riverbanks as water levels rise during snow melt.

Preventing localized flooding

After a snowfall, and when warmer weather is forecasted, residents can help reduce flooding risks by clearing nearby catch basins of snow and ice to allow melting snow and slush to drain properly.
Here are some additional steps residents should take to protect their properties from flooding.
Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and riverbanks as water levels rise during snow melt.

Winter driving tips

During extreme weather and road conditions, if you must drive: use winter tires, drive slowly and carefully, give extra travel time, and increase distance between cars. Better yet, take transit if you can. Read more winter weather driving tips from ICBC.

Outdoor skating

Please stay off outdoor ice. Ponds in the Township of Langley may look inviting but are seldom thick enough to safely skate or play on.

For those in need of shelter

For those in need of shelter, the Gateway of Hope opens its doors to those seeking refuge from storms. When activated, their Extreme Weather Response Program (EWR) provides overnight shelter. Additionally, their Warming Centre also opens. Contact them directly for opening days and times.

Location for EWR and Warming Centre: Gateway of Hope: 5787 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC
For other information: visit their website, call: 604-514-7375, or visit in-person at the above address.
For more information about shelter availability, visit the BC211 website here or call 2-1-1 or 604-875-6381

More information

Review the Township’s snow and ice plan and other helpful information here.
Read answers to frequently asked questions about snow and ice control, plowing, and more.
Find information and tips here on extreme weather and readiness.
Find information and tips here on staying warm in extreme cold.
Find information and tips here on flooding prevention.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts for Langley
The Weather Network for Langley