WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory issued for:
Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham, Ont. (043240)
Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County, Ont. (046320)
Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County, Ont. (046340)
Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County, Ont. (046420)
Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo, Ont. (046430)
Halton Hills - Milton, Ont. (046630)
Burlington - Oakville, Ont. (046640)
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Monday.
Hazards:
Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm.
Low visibility in areas of heavier snow.
Difficult travel conditions due to snow covered and icy roads.
Timing:
Beginning Monday morning and ending Monday night.
Discussion:
Snow is expected to move into the area Monday morning, but may be followed by a break in the afternoon. Only a few centimetres are expected from this round of snow. Another more significant round of snow is expected to move into the area Monday evening. Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm will be possible. The snow will taper off to flurries Monday night with a risk of freezing drizzle.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, https://www.twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 5-1-1.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
More details on the alert are available here.
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