WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement issued for:
• Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County
• Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County
• Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo
• Halton Hills - Milton
• Burlington - Oakville
• City of Hamilton
Current details:
Winter storm with snow and freezing rain possible late Wednesday into Thursday.
What:
Snowfall amounts possibly exceeding 15 cm.
Poor visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
Risk of freezing rain.
When:
Beginning Wednesday evening and ending Thursday.
Additional information:
Significant snowfall associated with a low pressure system is likely for the area beginning Wednesday evening. Confidence in the exact track of the low pressure system is uncertain at this point, but it is likely that snow will transition to freezing rain or rain late Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
If the track of the low pressure system shifts farther south, precipitation will remain predominantly snow, and significantly higher amounts will be possible.
Regardless of the track of the weather system, hazardous travel conditions are likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Motorists are urged to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
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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