Issued January 28, 2025
Environment Canada has issued snow squall warnings, weather advisories, and extreme cold warnings for multiple regions across Ontario. These alerts are in effect until late ]January 29th, 2025, depending on the specific region. The incoming weather system will bring heavy snowfall, dangerous whiteout conditions, and extremely low temperatures, making travel risky and outdoor exposure hazardous.
Regions Under Snow Squall Warnings
Areas under snow squall warnings will experience intense, localized snowfall combined with strong winds, leading to near-zero visibility and rapid snow accumulation. These conditions are especially dangerous for travel.
Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
Bruce Peninsula - Sauble Beach - Tobermory
Goderich - Bluewater - Southern Huron County
Hanover - Dundalk - Southern Grey County
Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County
Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
Orangeville - Grand Valley - Southern Dufferin County
Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County
Saugeen Shores - Kincardine - Southern Bruce County
Shelburne - Mansfield - Northern Dufferin County
Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County
Regions Under Weather Advisories
The following areas are under weather advisories, with conditions including moderate snow, reduced visibility, and icy roads. While less severe than snow squall warnings, these advisories indicate challenging weather conditions that require caution:
Apsley - Woodview - Northern Peterborough County
Bancroft - Hastings Highlands - Denbigh
Barry's Bay - Killaloe
Belleville - Quinte West - Eastern Northumberland County
Blind River - Thessalon
Bracebridge - Gravenhurst
Brockville - Prescott
Burlington - Oakville
Caledon
City of Hamilton
City of Toronto
Cobourg - Colborne - Western Northumberland County
Cornwall - Lancaster
Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake
Espanola - Killarney
Fenelon Falls - Balsam Lake Park - Northern Kawartha Lakes
Gananoque - Mallorytown
Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County
Haliburton - Minden - Southern Haliburton County
Halton Hills - Milton
Huntsville - Baysville
Kaladar - Bannockburn - Bon Echo Park
Kingston - Odessa - Frontenac Islands
Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo
Lindsay - Southern Kawartha Lakes
Manitoulin Island
Maxville - Alexandria
Merrickville-Wolford - Kemptville
Mississauga - Brampton
Morrisburg - Long Sault
Napanee - Consecon
Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region
Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region
Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans
Ottawa South - Richmond - Metcalfe
Oxtongue Lake - Fort Irwin - Northern Haliburton County
Petawawa - Pembroke - Cobden
Peterborough City - Lakefield - Southern Peterborough County
Pickering - Oshawa - Southern Durham Region
Picton - Sandbanks Park
Plevna - Sharbot Lake - Western Lanark County
Port Carling - Port Severn
Prescott and Russell
Renfrew - Arnprior - Calabogie
Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
Smiths Falls - Perth - Eastern Lanark County
St. Catharines - Grimsby - Northern Niagara Region
Stirling - Tweed - Madoc
Tamworth - Sydenham - South Frontenac
Town of Parry Sound - Rosseau - Killbear Park
Uxbridge - Beaverton - Northern Durham Region
Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham
Westport - Charleston Lake
Winchester - Newington
Wingham - Blyth - Northern Huron County
Key Weather Risks and Safety Advice
Whiteout Conditions:
Snow squalls create sudden, near-total loss of visibility, making travel extremely hazardous, especially in open areas and on highways.
Avoid non-essential travel during active squalls, as whiteouts can develop rapidly without warning.
Timing:
Snow squall warnings and weather advisories will remain in effect until January 29th, 2025. Some areas may experience lingering effects into the afternoon.
Safety Measures:
For Drivers:
Delay travel where possible. If you must drive, slow down and maintain extra distance between vehicles.
Ensure your vehicle is equipped with winter tires and an emergency kit (including blankets, water, and a flashlight).
Watch for updated road conditions through Ontario 511.
For Outdoor Activities:
Bundle up to avoid frostbite in extreme cold regions like Attawapiskat, Big Trout Lake, and Peawanuck.
Limit time outdoors and check for frostbite signs, particularly on exposed skin.
For Everyone:
Stay informed and share either this article or any updates you find through Environment Canada.
Share reports of severe weather via ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or the hashtag #ONStorm on social media.
This weather system is a serious reminder of winter’s power. Plan ahead, stay safe, and keep warm!
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