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Hazardous winter driving conditions possible this evening

Lake effect snow off Lake Huron and Georgian Bay will move south into the area
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Local snowfall accumulations of up to 5 cm.

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory issued for:

  • Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo

Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.

Hazards:
Local snowfall accumulations up to 5 cm.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow at times.

Timing:
This evening.

Discussion:
Lake effect snow off Lake Huron and Georgian Bay will move south into the area this evening. Bursts of heavy snow can be expected before the snow moves south of the area tonight.

Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. 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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