A winter weather travel advisory has been issued in Chatham-Kent, while the blizzard warning has ended in Chatham-Kent.
05:42 EnvCanada ended #Blizzard warning #ChathamKent #ONStorm https://t.co/lXAMsG2Lab
— ChathamKent (@ECAlertON11) December 24, 2022
“Winter weather travel advisory in effect for this morning into this evening,” Environment Canada officials stated at 6:03 a.m.
Hazards:
– Strong wind gusts 70 to 80 km/h.
– Sudden reduction of visibility due to flurries and blowing snow.
– Extreme cold wind chills near minus 30.
– Local to scattered blowing snow.
– Accumulation of snow due to blowing snow on road surfaces, especially over exposed areas.
Timing:
– This morning into this evening.
– Extreme cold wind chill conditions expected to improve slightly this afternoon.
“Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather,” forecasters say.
“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. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.”
For road conditions and other traveler 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, forecasters added.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
