Waterloo-Wellington below winter journey advisory

Atmosphere Canada has issued a winter climate journey advisory for Waterloo Area, Wellington County and Guelph.

On Saturday morning, the climate company stated motorists ought to anticipate hazardous winter driving circumstances and alter journey plans as “intervals of snow with vital accumulation anticipated this weekend.”

The climate alert says the snow occasion will start Saturday night and proceed by means of Sunday afternoon, with round 10 centimetres of snow accumulation potential.

“A protracted-duration snowfall is predicted as a result of a low-pressure system monitoring south of the realm. If forecast snowfall quantities meet or exceed 15 cm in 12 hours, then a snowfall warning could also be required,” Atmosphere Canada stated within the alert. “Motorists ought to anticipate hazardous winter driving circumstances and alter journey plans accordingly. Take additional care when strolling or driving in affected areas. Surfaces comparable to highways, roads, walkways and parking heaps might turn into icy and slippery.”

A snowfall warning could also be issued if snowfall quantities meet or exceed 15 cm in 12 hours.