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A number of roads remain closed Wednesday as snow squalls persist throughout Huron, South Bruce and Grey Bruce counties.
Environment Canada has issued an orange band warning for snow squalls across Goderich, Port Elgin and Owen Sound. As part of the agency’s new colour-coded system, orange indicates severe weather is likely to cause significant damage, disruption or health impacts.
The warning is calling for near zero visibility with up to 40 centimetres of snow continuing through the day and possibly into Thursday.
“Snow squalls are expected to remain fairly stationary,” said Environment Canada, “bringing potential for significant accumulating snow. Winds have eased off and blowing snow is less of a concern.”
⚠️ West Region Road Closures ⚠️ Multiple road closures remain in effect as the winter storm system persists in parts of West Region, resulting in hazardous road conditions.
ROADS CLOSED (5:35 a.m., Dec 31): #HuronOPP:
⛔ Bruce Rd 7: Amberley Rd to Ripley
⛔ Bruce Rd 7: Ripley… pic.twitter.com/DS94iCg3Wv
West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have closed the following roads due to the storm system:
Huron –
Bruce Rd 7: Amberley Rd to RipleyBruce Rd 7: Ripley to Hwy 9County Rd 83: Bluewater Hwy to ExeterHwy 4: Exeter to ClintonHwy 4: Wingham to TeeswaterHwy 21: Amberley to Port Elgin
South Bruce –
Bruce Rd 10: Chesley to Bruce Road 40Bruce Rd 10: Chesley to Grey-Bruce Line
Grey Bruce –
Grey Rd 14: Hwy 89 to Southgate Sideroad 11
Wonderland Road is also closed in Middlesex County, north of London, at Elginfield Road to Fourteen Mile Road.
OPP are urging motorists to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, and to stay safe.