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Special Weather Statement In Effect

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Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale

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Winter weather travel statement in effect.
What: Localized snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm. Reduced visibility in areas of heavier snow.
When: This evening into Saturday morning.
Where: Areas of higher terrain south of Georgian Bay.
Discussion: Lake effect snow off Georgian Bay is expected to intensify this evening. Although snowfall amounts are not expected to be overly significant, impacts may be higher than normal as this may be the first snowfall of the season for portions of the region.
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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://x.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 post reports on social media using #ONStorm.

Instructions

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance.
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