It’s another day of snow and cold across our area after a bitterly cold weekend that saw many places break cold weather records and affected flights out of Pearson and other airports.
More than 60 per cent of flights at Pearson were cancelled or delayed over the weekend as snowfall exceeded 50 centimetres in some areas.
The storm was accompanied by extreme cold from a polar vortex, pushing wind chills into the -40s across parts of Canada. Locally, Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Watch for snow squalls for Exeter, Goderich, Bluewater, and southern Huron County areas.
Forecasters say lake-effect snow squalls are likely to develop later this morning and continue into the evening, especially along the Lake Huron shoreline. Snow bands may shift during the day, affecting different communities as they move.
Visibility could drop quickly in heavy snow, making travel difficult at times. Some areas could see snowfall rates of five to ten centimetres per hour for a few hours, with total local amounts reaching up to 15 centimetres.
Drivers are being warned that road conditions could change suddenly, and road closures are possible. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, avoid unnecessary travel if possible, and keep monitoring weather alerts and forecasts from Environment Canada as conditions develop.