Waterloo Region is getting back on its feet after another big winter storm and is bracing for a week of frigid temperatures.
As per 570’s Meteorologist Allister Aalders, the region saw between 10 to 15 centimetres of snow starting Sunday and continuing into Monday morning. A powerful low-pressure system moved across the Great Lakes, impacting much of southern Ontario.
“It was a larger, more significant winter storm for Toronto and the GTA. Here in Waterloo Region, snowfall amounts were in the range of 10 to 15 cm, likely a few pockets that did exceed that, but overall this was a lighter snowfall event,” said Aalders.
This snowfall resulted in several accidents on local roads. According to regional police, there were 21 reported crashes, three of which involved minor injuries.
So far this season, Waterloo Region has received an astonishing amount of snow. The latest data from Environment Canada shows that approximately 50-60 cm fell in November, 50-55 cm in December, and around 80 cm already in January-bringing the total to nearly 200 cm.
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Geoff Coulson, Meteorologist with Environment Canada, on snowfall totals in Waterloo Region
No major snow systems are expected soon; however, temperatures will remain significantly below seasonal averages for the rest of the week. Snow events have been declared across Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo, as well as the townships of Wellesley and North Dumfries. This means no parking on streets while crews work to clear away snow; those parked on roads may face increased fines or possible towing.Source link
