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Environment Canada has issued a ‘Winter Storm Warning’ for the City of Hamilton.
Warnings
7:45 AM EST Monday 17 January 2022
Blizzard warning in effect for:
- City of Hamilton
Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and persistent visibility near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected or occurring.
Blizzard conditions are occuring.
Hazards:
Hazardous blizzard conditions with heavy snow and strong winds resulting in widespread near zero visibilities.
Total snowfall amounts of 25 to 40 cm.
Heavy snow with peak snowfall rates of 5 to 8 cm per hour this morning.
Blowing snow due to winds gusting up to 60 km/h.When: Now through this evening. Worst conditions expected between now until 11:00 am EST.
Discussion: A low pressure system tracking south of the Great Lakes is currently bringing significant snowfall and blizzard conditions to the region. This will significantly impact the commute this morning.
Impacts:
Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous due to widespread poor visibility. Travel is expected to be very difficult or impossible due to near-zero visibility. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas. If you become stranded in a vehicle do not leave. The vehicle offers a form of protection from the cold. A single person walking through the snow is harder to find than a stranded car or truck. If you do travel and become lost, remain where you are until the blizzard has passed. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle.
Warnings
9:03 PM EST Sunday 16 January 2022
Winter storm warning in effect for:
- City of Hamilton
Winter storm conditions beginning tonight.
Hazards:
Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm.
Snow, at times heavy, with peak snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per hour possible Monday morning, which will significantly reduce visibilities.
Local blowing snow at times due to winds gusting up to 60 km/h.When: Tonight through Monday evening.
Discussion: A low pressure system tracking south of the Great Lakes will bring significant snowfall to the region. Heavy snow will likely significantly impact the Monday morning commute. Local blowing snow is also possible Monday afternoon and evening with gusty northerly to northwesterly winds.
This winter storm warning has been upgraded from a snowfall warning that was previously in effect.
Impacts:
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.
Source: Environment Canada