Snow Squalls Keep Roads Shut Across Southwestern Ontario on New Year’s Eve
As people across the region wake up on New Year’s Eve, travel plans are being seriously disrupted, with road closures still firmly in place across parts of southwestern Ontario. Overnight and into the early hours of December 31, persistent snow squalls continued to batter the area, creating dangerous driving conditions that forced authorities to keep several highways and secondary roads closed.
According to officials, visibility has been reduced to near zero at times as heavy bursts of snow and strong winds swept through the region. Roads that were already treacherous on Tuesday remained unsafe, and drivers were being urged to stay off the highways unless travel was absolutely necessary. In many places, blowing snow has been piling up faster than plows can keep up, leaving stretches of road completely impassable.
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These closures were put in place as a safety measure, and they are expected to remain until conditions improve and crews are able to clear the snow properly. Police and road maintenance teams have been working around the clock, but the intensity of the squalls has made progress slow. In some cases, vehicles that attempted to travel during the worst conditions became stranded, adding to the risk for both drivers and emergency responders.
The situation has been particularly challenging for those hoping to travel for New Year’s Eve celebrations or to return home after the holidays. While fireworks, concerts, and gatherings are planned in many cities, officials are reminding the public that no celebration is worth risking lives on unsafe roads. People are being encouraged to delay travel, check road conditions frequently, and make alternate plans if possible.
Meteorologists say the snow squalls are part of a broader winter weather system affecting much of Ontario, with cold temperatures and additional flurries expected to linger. While some improvement is anticipated later in the day, sudden whiteout conditions could still develop without much warning. Because of this, drivers are being asked to remain patient and cautious, even if a road appears clear at first glance.
In the meantime, updates are being shared regularly by police and transportation authorities, and residents are advised to rely on official alerts before heading out. For now, the message is clear: roads remain closed for a reason, and staying put may be the safest way to ring in the new year. As crews continue their work and weather conditions slowly stabilize, reopening will be considered, but only when it can be done safely.
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