Western Ontario is feeling the full harshness of winter, and can barely see past it.

Dangerous snow squalls cause whiteout conditions in southern Ontario, more on the way

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Cheryl Santa Maria

Digital Reporter

Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 5:56 PM - Bands of heavy snow impacting southern Ontario will continue into Thursday, creating messy road conditions and reduced visibility.

Communities east of Lake Huron can expect to see snow Thursday, with conditions potentially extending as far east as Kitchener-Waterloo and northwest into the GTA.

"While accumulations will generally be less than 5 cm well inland from the Lake Huron, brief periods of heavy snow within the bands will greatly reduce visibility and create dangerous travel conditions," says Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham.

"During the overnight hours Thursday, the bands will continue to be on the move with the heaviest likely extending off of Georgian Bay between Barrie, Midland and Gravenhurst."

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Southwestern Ontario's Perth County was among the hardest hit by Wednesday's intense snow. Authorities issued a statement asking drivers to postpone non-essential travel following several accidents.

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Several roads were closed across southern and midwestern Ontario.

Weather Network camera operator Mark Rozitis captured dramatic footage out of London, Ontario, where an intense band of snow made it nearly impossible to see.

Meanwhile, extreme cold and snow squall warnings remain in place.



