Blowing snow and high winds keeping roads closed

A plow works to clear snow banks in midwestern Ontario on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. (Scott Miller / CTV London)

OPP have closed several roads in midwestern Ontario as a result of high winds, blowing snow and poor visibility.

As of Tuesday afternoon a number of roads remain closed across the region, and motorists are being urged to stay off the roads.

Closed in Grey County:

In the City of Owen Sound, police closed a section of 8th Street East from 9th Avenue East to 28th Avenue East due to unsafe conditions, but it was reopened early Tuesday evening.

Closed in Bruce County:

OPP are reminding motorists that driving on a closed roadway is an offence that could net them a $110 fine and three demerit points.

Police are also offering a number of tips if you must be out on the roads during poor conditions including:

Up-to-date road conditions for provincial highways can be found at: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/trip/

For all the latest watches and warnings from Environment Canada visit: http://london.ctvnews.ca/weather