City of Hamilton Weather Update January 15, 2026.

Weather Impacts Update

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The City of Hamilton continues to monitor weather conditions and adjust services accordingly. Residents can always check hamilton.ca/weatherimpacts for the most up-to-date closure information.

🕐 A second update will be shared at approximately 1:00 pm. The Ward 11 office is open and working for you.

Facility Closures

All City administrative offices and City facilities are closed today.

✔️ The Hamilton Farmers’ Market remains open.

Closed facilities include:

• City Hall and all Municipal Service Centres

• Recreation and Community Centres

• Arenas

• Hamilton Civic Museums

• Visitor Experience Centre (28 James St. N)

• Provincial Offences Administration (POA) Courts and counters

  • Residents will receive future court date notifications by mail.

• Ontario Works / Low Income Program Offices

  • 250 Main St. E and 1550 Upper James

  • Services available through MyBenefits or by phone: 905-546-4800

• Red Hill Family Centre

  • Email: redhillfamilycentre@hamilton.ca

  • Phone: 905-973-4666

• Macassa Lodge Adult Day Program

Service Impacts

Meetings & Events

• Audit, Finance and Administration Committee (9:30 am) will be held virtually.

• Vacant Unit Tax Drop-In Clinic (Flamborough MSC) is cancelled.

• Public Health Dental Clinics are closed today and will reopen Friday, January 16.

• 2026 Hamilton New Year’s Levee at City Hall is cancelled this evening.

  • Order of Hamilton recipients will be recognized at ceremonies on January 16 and 17.

Transit & Transportation

• HSR buses are experiencing significant delays. Use real-time trip planning apps for arrival times and alerts.

• HSR Customer Service Counter at Hamilton GO Centre remains open.

• DARTS (Disabled and Aged Regional Transit System) is not operating today.

Recreation Program Cancellations

Due to inclement weather, all daytime and evening programs and rentals are cancelled today at:

• Recreation & Community Centres

• Arenas

• Seniors Centres and Clubs

• Golf Centres

Affected programs include:

• Registered and drop-in programs

• Rentals

• Seniors programs

• After-school programs

• EarlyON programs in recreation centres

Waste Collection

• Curbside Collection: Crews are operating but delays are expected.Areas not collected today will be prioritized tomorrow.

• Transfer Stations / Community Recycling Centres: All three locations are open.

  • The Re-Use Store at the Mountain Transfer Station is closed.

Roads & Snow Clearing

Transportation crews remain fully deployed clearing:

• Roads and sidewalks

• Bus stops and crosswalks

• Designated bike lanes

Current focus

• Priority 1 roads (main routes, escarpment crossings, parkways)

• Snow removal near schools

• Overpasses and BIAs

Next focus

• Residential streets

🧭 Track plows in real time: hamilton.plowtracker.com

Residential & Sidewalk Reminders

• Please park off the street where possible. Parked vehicles slow snow clearing.

• Property owners are normally responsible for clearing sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall.⚠️ Due to the declared Significant Weather Event, this requirement is temporarily paused.

• Windrows (snow left at driveways and sidewalks by plows) are unavoidable. Shovel carefully and help neighbours where you can.

• Clear fire hydrants.

• Drive according to conditions.

• Give snow crews space to operate safely.

📞 City service emergencies: 905-546-2489

This information has also been shared with local media and City corporate channels.