Waterloo Region is digging out from yet another intense winter storm while bracing for a week of frigid temperatures.
As per 570’s Meteorologist Allister Aalders, the area saw between 10 and 15 centimeters of snow starting Sunday and continuing into Monday morning. A strong low-pressure system moved through 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 recent snowfall caused multiple accidents on the roads in Waterloo Region. Regional police reported 21 crashes, three of which resulted in minor injuries.
This season has already brought an astonishing amount of snow to Waterloo Region. The latest figures from Environment Canada show around 50-60 cm fell in November, 50-55 cm in December, and about 80 cm so far in January, leading to nearly a total of 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 well below seasonal averages for the rest of the week. A snow event declaration has been issued across Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo, along with Wellesley and North Dumfries townships. This means no parking on streets as crews work to clear the snow. Those parked on roadways could face increased fines or towing.Source link
