Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Winter travel advisory in effect through Wednesday: Environment Canada

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WEATHER ALERT

ENVIRONMENT CANADA

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Weather advisory issued for:

  •    Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale
  •    Owen Sound – Blue Mountains – Northern Grey County
  •    Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus

Current details:

Winter weather travel advisory in effect.

Hazards:

Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 10 to 20 cm by Wednesday evening.

Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Timing:

This afternoon through Wednesday.

Discussion:

Bands of lake effect snow will continue to affect the area through Wednesday. Heavy snow and local blowing snow can be expected at times.

Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511https://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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