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Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

The combination of lake effect snow and gusty westerly winds will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow and poor travel conditions, Environment Canada says
MidlandToday Staff
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory in effect for:

  • Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
  • Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
  • Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago

Winter weather travel advisory in effect.

Hazard:

Reduced visibility due to heavy snow and local blowing snow.
Snow covered and icy roads.

When:

Through this morning.

Discussion:

Lake effect snow off Georgian Bay and will continue through this morning. The combination of lake effect snow and gusty westerly winds will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow and poor travel conditions, particularly over exposed areas.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. 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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