A yellow warning is in effect for snowfall as Environment Canada cautions about low visibility due to heavy snow on Sunday.
The weather agency predicts around 10 to 20 cm of heavy snow through the morning and into the night.
Environment Canada uses a three-color weather alert system to indicate risk levels, starting from yellow, moving to orange, and then red as severity increases. Yellow is the lowest level, indicating hazardous conditions that may lead to “damage, disruption or health impacts.”
In its yellow warning for Sunday, Environment Canada reports that easterly winds could gust up to 50 km/h with a wind chill of -25 in the morning and -19 in the afternoon.
WATCH | Does this winter feel unusually snowy?:
Why does this winter feel unusually snowy?
With consistent snowfall since November, this winter has seemed particularly snowy. Frank Seglenieks, who coordinates the E. D. Soulis Memorial weather station at the University of Waterloo, notes that Waterloo region has already accumulated an average season’s worth of snow. CBC K-W spoke with Seglenieks about what we might expect as we have two more months left in winter. Reporting by Diego Pizarro and Lauren Kuivenhoven.
The yellow warning advises people to plan for extra travel time.
“Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow,” the warning states.
Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Ed Sanchuk shared a video on social media encouraging people to stay home if they can.
“If you do have to travel, and it’s essential, please reduce your speed, drive according the road and weather conditions, [leave] enough time, room and distance between you and other vehicles, and turn your entire headlight system on,” he advised drivers.
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“Be prepared for the unexpected. With blowing snow, you may encounter white-out conditions leading to zero visibility.”
Sanchuk urges drivers to heed all road closure signs and allow extra time for detour routes.
“I know it’s going to be frustrating. I know it’s going add time to your already tough commute, but you’re going to make sure that you get there safely,” Sanchuk said.
“Please take care of yourselves so you can get home safe to your families.”
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Why does this winter feel unusually snowy?
With consistent snowfall since November, this winter has seemed particularly snowy. Frank Seglenieks, who coordinates the E. D. Soulis Memorial weather station at the University of Waterloo, notes that Waterloo region has already accumulated an average season’s worth of snow. CBC K-W spoke with Seglenieks about what we might expect as we have two more months left in winter. Reporting by Diego Pizarro and Lauren Kuivenhoven.
The yellow warning advises people to plan for extra travel time.
“Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow,” the warning states.
Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Ed Sanchuk shared a video on social media encouraging people to stay home if they can.
“If you do have to travel, and it’s essential, please reduce your speed, drive according the road and weather conditions, [leave] enough time, room and distance between you and other vehicles, and turn your entire headlight system on,” he advised drivers.
No Street Parking in Some Areas
A winter street parking ban is now active for Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge, and North Dumfries Township. The ban in Guelph began at 7 a. m. on Sunday. The city anticipates that this parking restriction will remain for several days due to ongoing snowfall. Kitchener’s and North Dumfries’ bans started at 12 p. m. on Sunday while Cambridge’s ban will kick in at 8 p. m. on Sunday evening. Afterward, no parking will be allowed on streets in these municipalities until 12 p. m. on Tuesday. The cities state that these measures will assist crews in clearing roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks based on priority levels. Roads are usually cleared within one day; however sidewalks may take up three days even after significant weather events have passed. The city of Guelph warns that anyone found parked on roads during the ban could receive a hefty ticket or be subject to towing charges. Kitchener also mentions its fine for illegal street parking during a snow event is $100.Changes in GO Train Service
Due to severe winter weather conditions, GO trains will operate under a special schedule today. The following trains won’t run on Sunday:Eastbound trains leaving Bramalea GO 28 minutes past each hour. Westbound trains departing Union Station 18 minutes past each hour. All other trains from Kitchener station will continue running hourly as scheduled. Metrolinx explains these adjustments aim “to ensure smooth train operations while keeping our services clear of snow and ice buildup.” The agency also reminds commuters to exercise caution when using platforms or stairways as well as any wet floors inside station buildings or buses.Source link
