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Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Local snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are possible, Environment Canada says
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory in effect for:

  • Orangeville - Grand Valley - Southern Dufferin County
  • Shelburne - Mansfield - Northern Dufferin County

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for today.

What:
Local snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are possible, along with occasional blowing snow.

When: late this morning into early this afternoon.

Discussion:
Flurries and brief snow squalls may develop due to a strong and gusty northwest flow off of Georgian Bay late this morning and early this afternoon. Snow squalls are expected to redevelop overnight.

Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Avoid travel if possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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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