Windsor

Winter weather travel advisory in effect.

Hazards:
Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm.
Reduced visibility in areas of heavier snow.

Timing:
Tapering off overnight.

Discussion:
Snow will advance into southwestern Ontario this afternoon. A general 5 cm of snow is expected although some locations may see up to 10 cm or so. Conditions should improve overnight.

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Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly.

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 ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

You can expect partly cloudy in the morning, with snow in the afternoon

The day will start with snow through the late morning hours, transitioning to partly cloudy

An estimated five to 10 centimetres of snowfall is expected in southwestern and midwestern Ontario heading into the weekend.Environment Canada issued a winter weather travel advisory Friday afternoon for areas including Sarnia-Lambton, London-Middlesex, Chatham-Kent, Windsor-Essex, Huron County, Perth County, and Bruce County. The national weather agency said some areas may experience heavier snow, resulting in reduced visibility.Motorists are being reminded to adjust their speed and driving behaviors according to road conditions.Winter weather conditions are expected to improve overnight.

Heavy snow and blowing snow in midwestern Ontario. (Photo by Jeff Irwin, Blackburn Media)

Chatham

Midwestern

Sarnia

Photo courtesy of the North American International Auto Show.

BlackburnNews.com file photo of Windsor police headquarters. (Photo by Jason Viau)

Leamington OPP Station.(BlackburnNews.com file photo)

(Photo courtesy of the Ontario Provincial Police)

Forecasters call for Friday evening snow

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