The snow shovels are expected to get a good workout as a heavy amount of snowfall is expected for Waterloo Region.
Environment Canada has issued a yellow coded snowfall warning for the region, calling for between 10-20cm of snow starting on Sunday morning, continuing throughout the day and tapering off into the evening.
570 meteorologist Rob Haswell said winds between 40-50km/hr will be coming in from the east, causing potential blowing snow in some areas, making it a hazard for drivers.
“The wind will cause visibility to drop at times along with the heavier bursts of snow,” said Haswell. “Obviously, travel will be very tricky with this system making its way through as the roads will be covered and the visibility will be near zero.”
Drivers are asked to take precautions if they are heading out, including slowing down and taking extra time to get to where they need to go.
Despite the snowfall, it will still be very cold throughout the region on Sunday. The daytime high will be around minus 10, but that wind chill will make it feel much colder; around the minus 20 mark at times.
If you are spending extra time outdoors, especially shoveling all that snow, be sure to take extra breaks and to watch for symptoms of extreme cold. Those include a change in colour in your fingers, shortness of breath, muscle soreness and chest pain.
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