80km winds and -30c expected in Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Durham

As of 6:00 a.m. December 24 a weather advisory is still in effect for:

• Mississauga
• Brampton
• Hamilton
• Burlington
• Oakville
• Caledon
• Halton Hills
• Milton
• Newmarket – Georgina – Northern York Region
• Pickering – Oshawa – Southern Durham Region
• Uxbridge – Beaverton – Northern Durham Region
• Vaughan – Richmond Hill – Markham

A winter weather travel advisory is in effect from this morning into this evening.

There will be strong wind gusts of  70 to 80 km/h. Sudden reduction of visibility due to flurries and blowing snow. Extreme cold wind chills near minus 30. Local to scattered blowing snow. Accumulation of snow due to blowing snow on road surfaces, especially over exposed areas.

The timing for this will be in the morning into this evening.
Extreme cold wind chill conditions are expected to improve slightly this afternoon.

Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.

If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.