Easy
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- Watch for changing conditions
- Wear properly-fitted footwear
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Moderate
Take precaution when using sidewalks |
- Mostly bare pavement, some isolated slippery sections
- Compacted snow, isolated slippery sections
- Compacted snow, recently plowed (can be very slippery if below -20 deg C)
- Compacted snow, isolated minor drifts (due to moderately strong winds)
- Loose snow, 0 to 5 cm accumulation
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- Watch for changing conditions: listen to weather reports
- Wear properly-fitted footwear with non-slip soles
- Don’t rush – walk slowly
- Allow more time for pedestrian travel
- Walk with a buddy when possible
- Be aware of slippery street intersections
- Wear ice grippers, but be sure to remove them when going indoors
- If you rely on a cane, use an ice grip that can be reversed when going indoors
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Difficult
Sidewalk travel not advised for persons with limited mobility |
- Fresh snowfall, exceeding 5 cm accumulation
- Compacted snow, frequent major drifts (due to strong winds)
- Loose snow, slushy (due to thaw)
- Compacted snow, uneven icy sections (due to thaw-freeze)
- Ponded water, icy sections (usually during mid-late spring)
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- Watch for changing conditions: freezing and thawing conditions may cause slippery walkways
- Pay attention to weather reports
- Wear properly-fitted footwear with non-slip soles
- Walk slowly; sidewalks may be slippery
- Wait until walkways are cleared before going
- Walk with a buddy
- Tell a friend or loved one where you are going and when you will return
- Carry a cell phone, cab fare and I.D.
- Tell someone where you are going and what time you are expected back.
- Wear ice grippers, but be sure to remove them when going indoors
- If you rely on a cane, use an ice grip that can be reversed when going indoors
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Hazardous
Sidewalk travel not advised |
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- Stay inside as walkways are extremely slippery
- Pedestrian travel is not advised
- Wait until walkway conditions improved before going out
- If must go out, be sure to have assistance
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