Weather Alert

Weather Alert

Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.

Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle such as extra blankets and jumper cables.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks to warm up.

A period of very cold wind chills is expected.

What:
Wind chill values of minus 25 to minus 30.
Brisk winds gusting up to 50 km/h.

When:
This morning.

Additional information:
Wind chill values will moderate through the day, although are expected to remain near minus 20.

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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.

Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.

Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.

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 X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Prepare for the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

Periods of brief but intense snowfall are expected to develop. Under the snow squall, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow.

What:
Local snowfall amounts near 5 cm possible.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.

When:
This afternoon.

Additional information:
A cold front will push through the region this afternoon. Snow squalls are expect to develop along or ahead of the advancing front. These squalls will be relatively short lived but will have intense snowfall rates and gusty winds causing sudden reduction in visibility to near zero in some areas.

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Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

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 X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

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Winter weather is here in Ontario, and so are poor road conditions.

Metroland file photo

Environment and Climate Change Canada is alerting residents of northern Halton Region of some potentially hazardous weather Tuesday, Jan. 27.

The national agency issued a snow squall watch for Milton and Halton Hills, saying snow squalls are possible Tuesday afternoon.

Drivers can find the lowest gas prices on gasbuddy.com.

Metroland file photo

ONroute operates 23 travel plazas along highways 400 and 401 in Ontario. They offer travellers food and beverage options, gas and other amenities.

ONroute

⚠️ Special weather statement

With freezing rain and snow in the forecast throughout #Ontario today, the #OPP reminds all road users to:

• Drive according to weather conditions
• Leave extra space between vehicles
• Reduce your speed
• Avoid distractions
• Steer gently to avoid… pic.twitter.com/6FVBzh41P6

— Ontario Provincial Police (@OPP_News) January 6, 2026

Plenty of cars in the ditches. SLOW DOWN, stay in control. Make sure you and your vehicle are ready for the road before you head out! Stay home if you can. #OnStorm ^ks pic.twitter.com/hxHcKFTQqp

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) January 15, 2026

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