Road closures throughout the region, travel advisory issued as snow squalls persist

Playing null of undefined

Flash freeze, snow squalls, and high winds prompt travel advisory

March refuses to let winter go, region receives more snow

If you had a little pep in your step yesterday due to warmer weather, and got eager for warmer days ahead, today is likely a disappointment.

“Winter’s come back across the region,” joked CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison. “Blowing snow advisories [are] in effect in through Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce County.”

That thaw on Wednesday has led to ice rinks on many area roads, and that’s expected to persist. “Icy conditions through the afternoon and into the evening. Temperatures anywhere from -3 to -6, but we’re dealing with wind chills in the area close to -10,” cautioned Atchison.

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for much of southern Ontario, with slippery roads and lake effect snow squalls combined with high winds creating dicey travel conditions.

“We will see icy conditions overnight and once again, although the flurries will come to an end, waking up to some light flurries Friday morning, the high back above freezing at +2 under a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon,” said Atchison.

Warmer temperatures are expected as we head into the weekend climbing above freezing on Sunday. This weekend is also the start of daylight saving time, so don’t forget to change your clocks.

Road closures in the area

Multiple roads are closed in midwestern Ontario after some overnight snow and a flash freeze warning.

Bruce County has declared a significant weather event, and drivers are warned to avoid travel if possible, and travel cautiously if necessary.

The following road closures are presently in effect:

• 6th Line - from Iona Road to Houghton Road in Elgin County (due to localised flooding)
• Highway 3 - between Fertilizer Road, and Lynedoch Road in Delhi (due to a collision)
• Highway 10 from Markdale to Dundalk
• Highway 21 - from Amberley Road to Blyth Road in Goderich (due to flooding)
• Highway 21 - from Port Elgin and Southampton
• Highway 124 - from Grey Road 9 to Singhampton
• Bruce Road 3 - from Concession 10 to Bruce Road 40 (due to flooding)
• Bruce Road 7 - from Highway 9 to Ripley
• Bruce Road 10 - from Chesley to Tara
• Bruce Road 10 - from Tara to Hwy 21
• Bruce Road 12 - from Belmore to Hwy 9
• Bruce Road 23 - from Lorne Beach Road to Bruce Road 20.
• Bruce Road 40 - from Bruce Road 3 to Bruce Road 10
• Grey Road 2 - from Grey Road 4 to Grey Road 9
• Grey Road 7 - South of Grey Road 40 to Grey Road 13
• Grey Road 109 - between Grey Road 9 and Highway 6
• Grey Road 124 - from Singhampton to Highway 89
• Middle River Road - at Fulton Bridge Line to Begg Road in Elgin County (due to washout)
• Perth County Road 107 - from Hwy 7/8 to Line 37
• Plank Line - in southwest Oxford, from Ebenezer Road and Mount Elgin Road
• Wonderland Road North - from 14 Mile Road to 13 Mile Road (due to flooding)

Updates will be provided as police send them out.

Additionally, Saugeen Shores has closed the following roads:

• Concession 2
• Bruce-Saugeen Townline
• Sideroad 33/34 from Concession 2 to the Bruce Saugeen Townline
• Sideroad 13/14
• Sideroad 18/19
• North Shore Road from McVicar to Concession 10

All other rural roads, and roads in Port Elgin and Southampton remain open.

Here’s a look at the London, Ont. region’s forecast

Thursday: Snow ending in the afternoon then cloudy. Local blowing snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northwest 40 km/h gusting to 70. Temperature steady near minus 2. Wind chill near minus 11.

Thursday night: Increasing cloudiness. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late in the evening. Wind becoming west 20 after midnight. Low minus 4. Wind chill near minus 10.

Friday: Sunny. High plus 4.

Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 2.

Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 2.

Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 8.

Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 12.