Don’t build a snow fort by the road: OPP

A snow fort is shown. (Dufferin OPP)

If you want to make a snow fort, just don’t do it near the road, says Dufferin OPP.

While it might seem obvious to many, police have put out a reminder to the public to not engage in winter fun near the roads.

Although it’s an engaging winter pastime to make use of all the snow Mother Nature has dumped on us and make a fort, police are wanting the public to refrain from the temptation, at least near the roads.

While our streets are lined with winter walls, the feeling of needing to start digging and building could be a strong one, but authorities say to save the fun for your backyard or a space away from vehicle traffic.

Police warn snowplows and vehicles can unpredictably shift or collapse snowbanks creating a danger for the public.

Children are especially a concern, police say, as they may not be able to be seen as well.

Dufferin OPP says the issue is not just in their area but a problem in communities across the province, with heavy snowfall felt all around.

So next time you see a mountain of snow on the side of the road, while it may be tempting, look away and search for snow elsewhere. You most likely won’t have to look too hard.