​Kincardine residents ring in 2026 by digging out from under heavy snowfall

It was a snowy, windy, messy New Year's Day (Thursday, Jan. 1) for residents of Kincardine as they welcomed 2026 by digging out from under heavy snowfall and blowing and drifting snow from the night before.

Highway 21, from Amberley to Port Elgin, remained closed due to poor driving conditions, as did Bruce County Road 4, from Teeswater to Wingham; and Bruce County Road 7, from Ripley to Highway 9.

By Thursday afternoon, Bruce County Road 4 was re-opened, but the other roads were still closed.



Ken (left) and Linda Stanley of Kincardine work together to clear their driveway on New Year's Day

A notice to Huron-Kinloss residents indicated that the roads had been plowed and were in fair condition. However, the high wind Thursday could result in more drifting. If you must go out, drive with caution.

For those who decide to travel, keep your headlights and tail-lights on and clear of snow and do not drive on a closed road.

Remember to keep your speed down. “If you see snow, go slow.”

For up-to-date road/weather information, visit: www.brucecounty.on.ca/road-conditions.php or call Bruce County Roads at 1-866–266-7569, option “2”. For Ontario highways – visit 511on.ca.”

While many businesses and offices were closed due to the holiday, the inclement weather caused the cancellation of the annual Kincardine Legion New Year's Levee. It also curtailed attendance at New Year's Eve parties at the Legion and the Kincardine Pavilion, Wednesday night.

The cold and snow continue through to the weekend.



High banks of snow along Kennard Crescent, Kincardine, Thursday morning