NEWS RELEASE
WEATHER ALERT
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Weather advisory issued for:
Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region, Ont.
Weather advisory continued for:
St. Catharines - Grimsby - Northern Niagara Region, Ont.
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.
Hazard:
Poor visibility at times in bursts of heavy snow.
Timing:
Ending this evening.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow will continue to affect the region this evening. Strong winds may accompany these snow bands resulting in significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel 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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