Snowy weather causes cancellations and snow alerts across Waterloo region

Snow disruptions hit Waterloo region

Snowy conditions led to the cancellation of school buses across the Waterloo region on Friday morning, though schools themselves remained open to students.

The region was placed under an orange snow squall warning by Environment and Climate Change Canada, signaling hazardous driving conditions and rapidly changing visibility due to intense bursts of snow.

“Expect periods of heavy snow and blowing snow reducing visibility,” read the national weather alert. “Travel may be hazardous due to sudden whiteout conditions.”

Communities under snowfall impact

Significant accumulations were reported in parts of Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, and Wellington County, prompting local authorities to declare snow events. These declarations restrict on-street parking to allow for efficient snow removal operations.

City officials urged residents to stay cautious, plan extra time for travel, and keep driveways clear to help plows and emergency services operate safely.

Public guidance and safety reminders

The advisory also recommended keeping emergency kits in vehicles and checking local updates before travel. Environment Canada forecast continued flurries into the evening, with some bands of snow potentially persisting into the weekend depending on wind direction.

“Lake-effect snow bands could shift, leading to variable conditions over short distances,” meteorologists noted.

Summary

Ongoing snow squalls caused transportation issues and snow event declarations across several communities, disrupting daily routines while authorities worked to manage conditions.

Author’s summary: Weather warnings and declared snow events disrupted transportation and prompted safety measures across Waterloo and nearby areas as snow squalls intensified.

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