Blowing snow advisory lifted (update)
Posted Feb 8, 2019 09:23:00 PM.
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***The advisory was lifted on Saturday morning***
NEWS RELEASE
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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4:08 PM EST Friday 08 February 2019
Blowing snow advisory in effect for:
- Guelph – Erin – Southern Wellington County
- Kitchener – Cambridge – Region of Waterloo
- Mount Forest – Arthur – Northern Wellington County
Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continues.
Strong westerly wind gusting up to 80 km/h and bursts of heavy snow are resulting in near zero visibilities at times in snow and blowing snow.
Wind will begin to ease tonight and as a result visibilities will improve.
Motorists should be prepared to change travel plans accordingly.
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
Blowing snow advisories are issued when winds are expected to create blowing snow giving poor visibility to 800 metres or less for at least 3 hours.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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