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Travel advisory in effect with snow moving quickly into area

Alberta clipper low arriving late this afternoon and lasting into tonight, Environment Canada says
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2025-01-28 1:08PM EST by Environment Canada:
Weather advisory issued for:
   Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region, Ont. 
   Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham, Ont. 
   Halton Hills - Milton, Ont. 
   Burlington - Oakville, Ont. 
   Niagara, Ont. 
   City of Hamilton, Ont.

Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.

What:
Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.

When:
Late this afternoon into tonight.

Additional information:
Snow will quickly move into the area from the northwest late this afternoon or early this evening then continue tonight as an Alberta clipper low moves through. Snow will taper off Wednesday morning.

Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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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