Winter Blizzard Continues to Threaten Regional Roads
The winter blizzard continues to impact the Waterloo Region as 2025 approaches its end. Recently, the area experienced approximately 5 centimeters of snowfall, creating perilous conditions for drivers. The Region of Waterloo’s Paramedics Service reported multiple collision incidents, advising residents to stay home when possible.
Ongoing Weather Warnings and Forecast
Today’s weather forecast holds little promise for improvement. A Yellow Warning for Snow Squalls is still in place, predicting an additional 5 to 10 centimeters of snow by the day’s end. Environment Canada has indicated that another 5 centimeters of snow is expected on New Year’s Eve, along with potential snow squalls on New Year’s Day.
- Forecast for New Year’s Eve: Additional 5 cm of snow.
- Snow squalls expected on New Year’s Day.
- Chance of flurries continuing into Saturday.
- Brief pause in snowfall on Sunday.
- Snowfall expected to resume into the following workweek.
Snow Events Declared for the Region
Snow events have been declared for multiple municipalities, including:
- Kitchener
- Cambridge
- Waterloo
- Wellesley Township
- Wilmot Township
- Woolwich Township (Significant Weather Event)
Due to these snow events, on-street parking is prohibited in much of Waterloo Region for the next 24 hours. Hazardous driving conditions are expected to persist, especially into Wednesday.
Driving Safety Tips
For those who must travel, the following safety tips are crucial:
- Drive at reduced speeds, avoiding any speeding.
- Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle.
- Clear all snow and ice from your vehicle.
- Ensure windshield washer fluid is topped up.
- If involved in a collision, remain inside your vehicle and activate hazard lights.
For up-to-date forecasts and traffic conditions, listeners can tune into 570 NewsRadio, where updates are provided every 10 minutes throughout the morning.
