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Travel advisory in effect with snow moving quickly into area

Alberta clipper low arriving late this afternoon and lasting into tonight, Environment Canada says
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2025-01-28 12:35PM EST by Environment Canada:
Weather advisory issued for:
   Barrie - Orillia - Midland, Ont. 
   Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County, Ont. 
   Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County, Ont. 
   Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County, Ont. 
   Waterloo - Wellington, Ont. 
   Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus, Ont.

Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.

What:
Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.

When:
Late this afternoon into tonight.

Additional information:
Snow will quickly move into the area from the northwest this afternoon then continue tonight as an Alberta clipper low moves through. Snow will taper to flurries by Wednesday morning.

Snow squalls are possible later on Wednesday.

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

Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead 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.

More details on the alert are available here.

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