Database: Ice & Snow

Winter snow and ice storms in Canada

Canada’s harsh winters bring significant snow and ice hazards, with frequent storms affecting millions of people annually. Climate change is intensifying these events, leading to heavier snowfalls and more ice storms, causing power outages, transportation disruptions, and costly damage to homes. Ice buildup and snow loads put immense pressure on roofs, foundations, and drainage systems, increasing the risk of leaks, structural damage, and even collapse. Our snow and ice hazard database provides practical solutions for making homes more resilient, with detailed retrofits, maintenance tips, and best practices for reducing risks.

Explore the database to learn how to protect your home from snow and ice damage!

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Suggested citation: Partners for Action. (2024). Multi-Hazard Resilient Retrofits Database. Retrieved from www.climateresilientretrofits.ca 

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Climate Resilient Retrofits is a project of Partners for Action (P4A), a research initiative in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo, with founding funding from the Co-operators Group Ltd. and Farm Mutual Re. Climate Resilient Retrofits has been generously supported by our partners and funders at Halifax Regional Municipality, the National Research Council of Canada, and the Clean Foundation.


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