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Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Travel may be difficult due to sudden reduction in visibility from local blowing snow. Conditions are expected to improve later this morning as winds ease, Environment Canada says
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory in effect for:

  • Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County
  • Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo
  • Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for this morning.

Hazards:
Reduction in visibility due to local blowing snow, especially over exposed areas.
Icy and slippery road conditions.
Additional snowfall amounts near 2 cm.

Timing:
This morning.

Discussion:
Strong winds with gusts up to 60 km/h and flurries are expected to continue this morning. Travel may be difficult due to sudden reduction in visibility from local blowing snow. Conditions are expected to improve later this morning as winds ease.

Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead 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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