UPDATE: On Saturday, February 29, the Town of Saugeen Shores announced that municipal facilities (The Plex, the Southampton Coliseum, the Southampton Landfill and the Centennial Pool) had re-opened and that crews were working to clear snow around town, asking users to take care when travelling.

A second update February 29 declared the Significant Weather Event over as of 1 p.m.

The Town of Saugeen Shores is declaring a Significant Weather Event in respect to blizzard conditions.

In a Thursday afternoon media release, this event has started at 4:30 pm and will continue until further notice.

Users of the roads and sidewalks in the municipality are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and to use caution if doing so.

We will update this story as news becomes available.

The closures of municipal facilities were announced Friday.

Last updated: Febraury 29, 2020