Snow squalls dumped up to 20 cm overnight in the London region, with more on the way as commuters face low visibility and difficult travel conditions.
Heavy Snow Squalls Disrupt Travel Across London Region
Winter Blast Hits Overnight
A strong burst of winter weather swept through the London region overnight as intense snow squalls off Lake Huron covered parts of the city with approximately 20 centimetres of snow. The conditions, which developed late Sunday, set the stage for a challenging start to the week as residents woke to deep snow and slow-moving traffic.
More Snow Expected Through Afternoon
Environment Canada reported that an additional 15 centimetres could fall through Monday morning and into the early afternoon. The agency issued a snow squall warning for the region, noting that the heaviest band is expected to shift east of London by late day. Forecasters cautioned that snowfall rates would remain unpredictable during the passage of squalls.
Visibility Drops and Roads Deteriorate
Travel conditions deteriorated rapidly as bursts of heavy snow reduced visibility to near zero in several areas. “Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times,” Environment Canada warned, urging drivers to allow extra time and prepare for abrupt changes in road conditions. Commuters reported slow travel along major routes as plows worked to keep up.
School Transportation Impacted
Although school buses were not cancelled, significant delays were reported across London and surrounding communities. Officials encouraged parents to monitor updates through the My Big Yellow Bus website, as fluctuating conditions continued to affect morning routes and schedules.
Weather Outlook for the Week
While squalls are set to ease later today, there remains a 40 per cent chance of flurries on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to gradually rise as the week progresses, offering a short break from the early onset of winter weather that has blanketed the region.
