The post-holiday snowfall in Waterloo region and Guelph led to slower Monday morning commutes. Cambridge announced a snow event starting at noon ET on Monday to facilitate snow removal from roads and sidewalks. This event includes an on-street parking ban until noon on Tuesday.
City crews are actively clearing roads following provincial guidelines and prioritizing main roads first before residential areas. Residential roads are not typically salted, allowing snow accumulation on the surface, as stated by Cambridge officials.
Weather forecasts from Environment Canada predicted around five centimetres of snow in Waterloo region and up to 15 centimetres in Guelph, with a transition to freezing drizzle later in the day. All weather alerts issued on Sunday evening have been lifted.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service advised caution as students returned to school, noting the presence of school buses on the roads. They urged drivers to reduce speed, be vigilant for pedestrians, and watch out for school buses.
Looking ahead, the weather forecast indicates a winter warm-up in Waterloo region with temperatures above zero expected until Saturday. Cloudy skies and chances of flurries are anticipated each day.