County Road 17 East CLOSED near Hawkesbury due to collision.
COLLISION: County Rd 17 east of Blue Corner Rd #Hawkesbury – Multi vehicle collision, road is blocked. Extremely poor weather conditions through area. ^kw
— OPPCommunicationsER (@OPP_COMM_ER) February 25, 2019
Wild winds and snow are whipping up a mess on regional highways with multiple collisions reported.
The OPP have just re opened the 417 near Limoges
CLEARED: ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy417 between Limoges Rd and St Guillaume Rd #Limoges – Hwy is now open, proceed with caution through area. ^kw
— OPPCommunicationsER (@OPP_COMM_ER) February 25, 2019
If you see news happen email your video or photos to info@cornwallfreenews.com. There is a weather alert for the region.
Statements
8:55 AM EST Monday 25 February 2019
Blowing snow advisory in effect for:
- Cornwall – Lancaster
- Maxville – Alexandria
- Morrisburg – Long Sault
- Winchester – Newington
Reduced visibilities in local blowing snow today.
Flurries and strong westerly winds with gusts of 60 to 80 km/h are expected today. Any fresh snow will be whipped up by the winds creating areas of reduced visibilities, particularly in exposed areas. Snowfall accumulations are expected to be light.
Conditions will slowly improve through the day as winds begin to diminish.
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations.