Environment Canada reports that a low-pressure centre is developing and will bring snow to the area tonight through Friday morning.
WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory in force for:
- Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale
- Midland – Coldwater Lake – Orr Lake
- Orillia – Lagoon City, Washago
Winter weather travel advisory in place
Hazards:
Heavy snow can sometimes be accompanied by snowfall accumulations of 5-10 cm.
Local blowing snow
When:
Tonight through Friday morning
Discussion:
Tonight into Friday morning, a developing low pressure center will bring snow to the region. The heavy snowfall may cause traffic disruptions on Friday morning.
Impacts:
Winter driving conditions can be dangerous for motorists. Make sure to adjust your travel plans accordingly. Poor weather conditions can cause delays in transportation. Reduce visibility while driving should be avoided. Be aware of tail lights ahead and slow down. Snow accumulation can make it difficult for vehicles to navigate roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and highways. In heavy snowfall, visibility may be reduced suddenly. Heavy snow may have an impact on urban rush hour traffic.
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.
Keep checking Environment Canada’s alerts and forecasts. Send an email to [email protected] to report severe weather. You can also tweet your reports using #ONStorm
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