Winter weather travel advisory in effect this morning

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory in effect for:

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

Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for this morning.

Snow continues to affect the region this morning. The snow is expected ease to scattered flurries later this morning.

Snow-covered roadways could make travel difficult this morning.

Motorists should allow for extra time to reach their destination.

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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Blowing snow advisory in effect for:

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

Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow is expected today and tonight.

A strong low-pressure system is forecast to track across northeastern Ontario today with winds strengthening throughout the day. Strong southwesterly winds gusting up to 70 km/h are expected to develop this morning.
These strong winds will whip up any freshly fallen snow leading to near whiteout conditions at times in blowing snow today and tonight.

Conditions are expected to improve Saturday morning as the winds ease.

Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

Blowing snow advisories are issued when winds are expected to create blowing snow giving poor visibility to 800 metres or less for at least 3 hours.

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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