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Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow
2022-02-19 Snowy Roads RB 2
Snowy roads.

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMEDNT CANADA
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Snowfall warning in effect for:

  • Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County
  • Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County

Snow at times heavy, continues today.

Hazards:
Additional snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm.
Slippery surfaces due to accumulating snow.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow.

Timing:
Continuing through this afternoon.

Discussion:
A low pressure system tracking northeast across southern Ontario will continue to bring snow to the area today.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca.

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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