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Lake effect snow could impact travel in Stratford area

A winter weather travel advisory is in effect for Perth County
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory issued for:
   Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County, Ont. (046320)
   Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County, Ont. (046340)

Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.

What:
Snow, at times heavy, with accumulations of 5 to 10 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.

When:
Continuing through tonight.

Additional information:
A band of lake effect snow off Lake Huron will continue to move through the area. It is expected to shift northward out of the area later tonight.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

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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