Strong winds expected throughout Monday in Waterloo region and area
High winds may toss loose objects, cause power outages, special weather statement says
People should be prepared for strong winds — possibly up to 80 km/h at times — throughout the day on Monday in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement saying the strong southwesterly winds may mean loose objects are blown around and tree branches could break.
"Power outages are possible," the statement says.
The winds started Monday morning and are expected to continue into the evening, decreasing overnight.
"In addition, a strong cold front will move through the region tonight. This front may be associated with bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow giving significantly reduced visibility along with a sharp temperature drop," the weather statement said.
The weather led to buses and school taxis to be cancelled in the northern part of Wellington County and Dufferin County.
The possible snow later Monday has also led to the Township of Woolwich declaring a significant weather event.
The township said Monday that the notification is "due to the current or forecasted conditions" and advised "caution is to be observed when travelling on township roads and that it may take longer than usual to bring the condition of the roads back to a state of repair."
The forecast is calling for a high if –2 C on Monday with mainly sunny conditions. There is a risk of snow squalls later Monday evening and after midnight with up to four centimetres of snow possible.