Stay Safe This Winter: Today’s Travel Advisory from Environment Canada

If you’re driving today, be ready for tough winter weather. Environment Canada warns that conditions could be hazardous.

Weather Alert:

• Niagara Falls – Welland – Southern Niagara Region
• St. Catharines – Grimsby – Northern Niagara Region

A winter travel advisory is in effect today.

What’s Happening:

You may face reduced visibility due to heavy snow and blowing snow. Expect between 6 to 12 cm of snowfall, with the heaviest falling at rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. The snow is expected to hit this morning and continue through the afternoon.

A band of lake-effect snow will enter the area this morning. After a brief pause, more snow will come this afternoon before clearing up by evening.

Motorists should be very cautious and consider postponing any non-essential travel until conditions improve. Walking and driving could be tricky, so stay alert and take your time on the roads. For up-to-date road conditions, you can check the Ontario 511 website, follow 511 Ontario on Twitter, or call 5-1-1.

Keep an eye on alerts from Environment Canada. If you face severe weather and want to report it, you can email [email protected] or share updates on Twitter with the hashtag #ONStorm.

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