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Winter weather travel advisory in effect today: Environment Canada

Snow with accumulations near 5 cm is possible, Environment Canada says
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory continued for:

  •    Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region
  •    Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham
  •    Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
  •    Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
  •    Halton Hills - Milton
  •    Burlington - Oakville
  •    City of Hamilton
  •    Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region 

Current details:

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for today.

Hazards:
Snow with accumulations near 5 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in snow.

Timing:
This morning through this evening.

Discussion:
A low pressure system will bring snow to the area beginning this morning. The snow is expected to taper off this evening.

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/511https://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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