WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory in effect for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.
Hazards:
Heavy snow at times with snowfall accumulations near 5 cm.
Local blowing snow.
When:
Early this morning until the middle of the day.
Discussion:
A developing low pressure centre is giving a swath of snow to the region that will end by early in the afternoon. The morning commute will likely be impacted due to snow falling heavily at times.
Impacts:
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.
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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