The post-holiday snowfall in Waterloo region and Guelph on Monday morning caused a slower commute for residents. Cambridge initiated a snow event starting at noon ET to facilitate snow clearing operations on roads and sidewalks, accompanied by an on-street parking ban until Tuesday at noon.
City snowplows are actively clearing roads following provincial guidelines and a priority schedule that focuses on clearing priority roads first and residential roads last. Residential roads, typically not salted, will retain snowpack on the surface, as mentioned in a release by Cambridge.
According to Environment Canada, Waterloo region was predicted to receive around five centimeters of snow, while Guelph was expected to see up to 15 centimeters, with a forecast for the snow to transition to freezing drizzle later in the day. Weather alerts issued on Sunday evening have been lifted.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service, via their social media platform X, reminded the public about the return of students to school and the presence of school buses back on the roads. They urged drivers to exercise caution, reduce speed, and be vigilant for pedestrians and school buses.
Looking ahead, the forecast indicates a winter warm-up in Waterloo region this week with temperatures projected to stay above zero until Saturday. Cloudy skies and a possibility of flurries are expected each day.
The winter weather conditions have impacted the Monday morning commute in Waterloo region and Guelph, prompting Cambridge to declare a snow event for snow clearing operations on roads and sidewalks. The Environment Canada forecast predicts varying snowfall amounts for both regions, with a transition to freezing drizzle later in the day. As the week progresses, the Waterloo region can anticipate a slight warm-up with cloudy skies and chances of flurries. The Waterloo Regional Police Service emphasized caution on the roads with the return of school buses and students, urging drivers to drive carefully and watch out for pedestrians.