WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory issued for:
Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region, Ont. (043220)
Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale, Ont. (044130)
Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County, Ont. (046220)
Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County, Ont. (046410)
Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus, Ont. (046510)
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Monday.
Hazards:
Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm.
Low visibility in areas of heavier snow.
Difficult travel conditions due to snow covered and icy roads.
Timing:
Beginning Monday morning or early afternoon and ending Monday night.
Discussion:
Snow will advance into portions of southern Ontario Monday morning or early afternoon. The evening commute will likely be affected in more populated areas. The snow will taper off to flurries Monday night with a risk of freezing drizzle.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
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.
More details on the alert are available here.
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