The latest weather forecast in Canada said the intense snow in Southern Ontario would cause significant travel disruptions and slower commutes.
The final week in Canada and southern Ontario were marked by blowing snow and rain.
Canadians planning to travel this week should consider checking the weather.
In the latest weather forecast, The Weather Network reported that heavy snow would unload in Southern Ontario until Thursday.
Recently, the weather forecast said that the polar vortex and classic Canada's cold air would help unleash frigid conditions in the country.
The heavy snow is expected to dump on Thursday. The weather conditions would have a slight improvement this week.
The weather outlook said that snowfall is forecast to unload on Thursday in Windsor, Sarnia, London, Niagara Falls, Hamilton, Toronto, Goderich, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Parry Sound, Bancroft, Petawawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Ottawa, Kingston, Trois-Rivieres, Montreal, Cornwall and Quebec.
The challenging weather conditions would bring travel concerns for many Canadians with travel plans this week.
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According to Reader's Digest Canada, one of the worst winter storms in Canada happened in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and portions of the Upper Midwest on March 15, 1941.
The devastating and fast-moving snowstorm left 76 casualties and stranded vehicles.
The weather in Canada is one of the coldest, bringing extreme cold temperatures.
The country experiences snow storms, blizzards, frigid conditions and heavy snow.
Driving amidst the winter storm and bad weather
Travel hazards are one of the challenges during a winter storm and heavy snow. Severe weather risks would unload heavy snow, rain and freezing conditions.
Winter storms would result in significant travel disruptions and slower commutes.
Driving would become dangerous for many motorists.
The Canadian Red Cross emphasized the importance of traveling safely during severe weather.
Here are some important reminders to keep while on the road or planning to travel this week.
Check your vehicle
Car owners should check their vehicles for possible repairs or if it is fit to travel during snowy conditions.
Vehicles should have gas tanks that are at least full to avoid freezing in the fuel line.
Car owners should also keep a car emergency kit that will become a life-saver during emergencies. The emergency kit should include a blanket, medicines, warm clothing, bottled water, non-perishable good, power banks with mobile phones and snow shovels.
There is a chance that cars would become stranded along the way due to severe weather conditions.
Check the weather forecast
Car owners should consider checking the current weather conditions for winter storm forecasts and heavy snow updates. It would help car owners anticipate the weather outlook and possible road closures.
It would help if you informed your destination about your travel plans, especially when you become involved in accidents or travel delays.
When you are on the road
While on the road, car owners should maintain a following distance if the weather causes reduced visibility and slippery roads.
Be careful with bridges and ramps that are frozen due to heavy snow. It is advisable to drive cautiously and slowly.
