Heavy snow expected in parts of southwestern Ontario

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UPDATE at 12 p.m.: These warnings have now ended.

Wellington County and surrounding areas could see up to 10 centimetres of snow on Monday morning, says Canada’s national weather agency.

Environment Canada issued a yellow snowfall warning for parts of southwestern Ontario.

The agency says there may be reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.

The snowfall began early Monday morning and should end by afternoon.

“Although modest snowfall amounts are expected, the timing of this snow will be problematic. Because the holiday season is now behind us, and traffic patterns should be closer to normal, this snow is expected to have more of an impact on the Monday morning commute,” Environment Canada said in its warning.

“Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic.”

People in those areas are being advised to allow extra time for getting around on the roads.

Waterloo Region, meanwhile, is under a special weather statement with snowfall amounts of five to 10 centimetres expected on Monday morning.

As with other parts of southwestern Ontario, the agency warns that visibility will likely be reduced at times in heavy snow.

Snowfall is expected to end early Monday afternoon.

Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region says some bus routes have been impacted by weather-related delays but buses are still running this morning.

School bus delays have also been reported in Guelph by Wellington-Dufferin Student Transportation Services.

With students returning to school, Waterloo Regional Police are encouraging commuters to slow down and drive with caution during their Monday morning drive.