Snow storm, winter travel advisory in the forecast for Hamilton Monday
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As much as 10 centimetres of snow will fall on Hamilton Monday, says Environment Canada. And that could create low visibility and hazardous road conditions.
The agency has issued a winter travel advisory for Monday, saying five to 10 centimetres of snow will accumulate.
It will start Monday morning and continue into the evening, with "reduced visibility at times," the forecaster says.
The cause, says Environment Canada, is an Alberta Clipper that will bring snow from west to east and dissipate overnight.
"Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly," the agency says. "Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas."
The advisory comes on the same day that Hamilton Public Health Services issued a cold weather alert, warning people to bundle up and stay indoors. Environment Canada says overnight temperatures are set to plummet to -22 C with wind chill.
Cold alerts are issued when temperatures drop to at least -15 C, and Environment Canada predicts an overnight low of -16 C.
The city says it's notified community agencies who work with people who are vulnerable or homeless. Bennetto Recreation Centre (450 Hughson St. N.) will be available as an overnight warming centre from 5 p.m. Sunday until noon the next day, and will follow those hours until the cold alert ends.
The following places are designated warming centres:
People can also visit The Hub (78 Vine St.) and the Wesley Day Centre (52 Catharine St. N.), which both have extended hours.
The city says all of these places are following COVID-19 guidelines.
If you see someone in need to shelter, call the Salvation Army 905-527-1444 ext. 0.
On Tuesday, Environment Canada says, Hamilton will have a mix of sun and cloud and a high of -6 C.
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