WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory continued for:
- Burlington - Oakville
- City of Hamilton
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for this morning.
Hazards:
Additional locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 2 to 5 cm.
Poor visibility at times in heavy snow.
Timing:
Continuing this morning.
Discussion:
A band of lake effect snow off Lake Ontario will continue to affect the area this morning. Poor visibilities especially for areas near Lake Ontario could affect the morning commute. Snow will taper to light flurries this morning.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.
Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
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.
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