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Heavy snow and extreme cold in 2026 pushed Sarnia-Lambton's winter costs over budget, straining infrastructure and services.
A snowier, colder winter in 2026 is straining municipal budgets in Sarnia-Lambton, with Lambton County expecting to exceed its $2.4-million winter maintenance budget by about $1 million due to heavy snow and strong winds.
Sarnia, which spent $1.44 million in 2025—$325,000 over budget—is likely to surpass its 2026 budget of $1.145 million.
Both areas faced increased costs from frequent plowing, a provincial salt shortage prompting greater sand use, and extreme weather, including five cold weather alerts and record-breaking cold and precipitation.
Sarnia reported 22 water main breaks in January and invested $5 million in infrastructure upgrades.
Homeless shelters operated at 95% capacity, reflecting heightened demand due to harsh conditions.
Las fuertes nevadas y el frío extremo en 2026 empujaron los costos de invierno de Sarnia-Lambton por encima del presupuesto, lo que tensó la infraestructura y los servicios.