WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory issued for:
Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region, Ont. (043220)
Barrie - Orillia - Midland, Ont. (044100)
Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus, Ont. (046510)
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for tonight and Saturday.
Hazards:
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.
Snowfall accumulations near 5 cm tonight.
Additional snowfall accumulations of 4 to 8 cm Saturday.
Timing:
Tonight through Saturday.
Discussion:
Heavy lake effect flurries are forecast to redevelop early tonight. By early Saturday morning, these flurries may strengthen into more organized bands and then continue through the day Saturday before weakening and shifting north of the area late Saturday afternoon.
Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, https://www.twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 5-1-1.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
More details on the alert are available here.
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