As residents of Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County clear away the latest snowstorm, a cold weather warning was issued on Monday afternoon.
“Bitterly cold conditions” are expected late Monday night into Tuesday morning, with wind chill making it feel like -25 C to -30 C. There will also be “brisk winds” reaching up to 50 km/h, according to the Environment and Climate Change Canada yellow warning.
“Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter,” the warning noted.
People should watch for symptoms related to cold exposure, including:
Shortness of breath. Chest pain. Muscle pain and weakness. Numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
“Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill,” the weather warning said. It added that people should keep emergency supplies like extra blankets and jumper cables in their vehicles.
Anyone who works outside should also take precautions such as “regularly scheduled breaks to warm up.”
Schools closed in Guelph, Waterloo region after winter storm
It’s officially a snow day for elementary students as well as high schoolers and post-secondary students in Waterloo region and Guelph this Monday. CBC K-W’s Kate Bueckert shares what we need to know following a significant snowstorm passing through the area.
Schools closed Monday
In the meantime, residents are digging out from yet another snowfall over the weekend. Elementary schools, high schools, and post-secondary institutions in Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County were closed on Monday. The four major school boards – Waterloo Region District School Board, Waterloo Catholic District School Board, Upper Grand District School Board, and Wellington Catholic District School Board – announced they would close all schools on Monday due to a winter storm that struck the area on Sunday. The Mon Avenir School Board has also closed schools in Guelph, Waterloo, Brant, and Norfolk. The campuses of Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, University of Guelph, and Conestoga College are all shut down. A yellow warning for heavy snowfall was issued for Waterloo region, Guelph and surrounding areas throughout Sunday. Environment Canada predicted 10 to 20 cm of snow by the end of the storm. This storm system hit the Greater Toronto Area particularly hard with up to 60 cm of snow falling on Sunday. More than half of flights at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop airport were cancelled that day as travelers were advised to check their flight status before heading out. WATCH | What you need to know about school cancellations Monday:
Schools closed in Guelph, Waterloo region after winter storm
It’s officially a snow day for elementary students as well as high schoolers and post-secondary students in Waterloo region and Guelph this Monday. CBC K-W’s Kate Bueckert shares what we need to know following a significant snowstorm passing through the area.
‘Please slow down’
Sunday’s snowstorm affected Monday’s commute with police responding to several accidents on Highway 401. Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Ed Sanchuk urged drivers to “please slow down.” “We just want people to get to where they’re going safely but more importantly just reduce your speed and drive according to weather conditions while packing some patience,” Sanchuk told CBC Kitchener-Waterloo’s The Morning Edition from his vehicle near ONroute in Ingersoll. Sanchuk reminded drivers about maintaining enough space between vehicles while putting away distractions. “Reduce your speed and focus 100 percent on driving,” he said. Sanchuk also cautioned against trying to pass or get ahead of snowplows since it could lead to serious accidents. The Waterloo Regional Police Service responded to 25 collisions throughout the region over the past 24 hours. A spokesperson told that four of those incidents involved minor injuries. The OPP also dealt with two separate crashes on Monday where drivers went off snowy embankments onto concrete barriers before landing below on the highway. A taxi driver was taken hospital following an early morning crash around 2 a. m., while another collision at 7:30 a. m resulted in one driver being pronounced dead at the scene. Roads remained closed for several hours during investigations into these events. A spokesperson for Guelph Police Service indicated officers handled five collisions without any reported injuries.Street parking banned
A winter street parking ban is currently enforced in Guelph along with Kitchener , Cambridge , and Township of North Dumfries. Guelph’s ban began at 7 a. m. on Sunday. The city states that this parking ban is likely here for several days. The bans applied in Kitchenerand North Dumfries started at noonon Sunday. Cambridge’s ban will begin at8 p. m. on Sunday. Afterward , no parking will be allowedon streetsin anyofthose three municipalities until12 p. m. on Tuesday. A street parkingbanwas implementedin Waterlooon Sundaybut was liftedby Mondayat6 p. m. after city staff “made significant progress clearing city roads.” The cities emphasize that keeping these streets clear allows crews continue clearingsnowfrom roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks basedon priority. Roads generally get cleaned within aday whereas sidewalks mighttakeup three daysafter severe weather passes. The Cityof Guelphalso warns anyoneparked improperlyduringthisbancould receivea higher-cost ticketand may be subjectto towing.Accordingto Cityof Kitchener , thefineforstreetparkingduringasnoweventis$100.
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