Tuesday will be another chilly, snowy day for midwestern Ontario.
Lake effect snow is predicted to add another 10 to 20 centimetres in Huron County, possibly 15 to 30 centimetres in Grey County, and up to an additional 30 to 50 centimetres in Bruce County.
A yellow-level snow squall warning is active for those areas.
For southern Huron County, Perth County, and northern Wellington County, a blowing snow advisory is also in effect as westerly winds are expected to gust near 50 kilometres an hour, leading to widespread blowing and drifting snow. These regions can expect about 5 to 10 centimetres of snowfall during the day on Tuesday.
The entire midwestern Ontario started the day under a yellow-level cold warning due to extreme temperatures. Environment Canada reported that with the wind chill factor, it could feel like minus 25 to minus 30 degrees outside.
“Wind chill values will moderate through the day, although are expected to remain near minus 20,” the national weather agency stated.
The cold warning is anticipated to be lifted by Tuesday afternoon. However, anyone going outside should dress warmly to prevent cold-related issues like frostbite and hypothermia. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, along with numbness and color change in fingers and toes.
This winter weather has resulted in bus cancellations across the region. All school buses in Grey-Bruce and North Wellington were cancelled for the day along with many in Huron-Perth. You can find the complete list of closures and cancellations here.
OPP continue urging drivers to adjust their speed according to road conditions. Throughout OPP’s West Region, officers responded to over 200 crashes from Sunday through Monday afternoon. While conditions were snowy and slippery, police noted that much of the issue stemmed from poor driving habits.
“While weather conditions can make driving conditions more challenging, investigations continue to show that the primary causes of these crashes are behaviors such as driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, and not adjusting to traffic flow,” said OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk.
He added that every driver has a crucial role in minimizing risks on the roadway.
Snow or potential snow is currently forecasted each day until Saturday.
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