NEWS RELEASE
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2024-01-13 22:30 UTC by Environment Canada:
Weather advisory issued for:
Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region, Ont.
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Sunday.
Hazards:
Lake effect snow bands producing local accumulations of 5 to 10 cm.
Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing:
Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow bands from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay are forecast to move into the area on Sunday.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly.
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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