Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – January 24, 2025

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BLOWING SNOW ADVISORY ISSUED for eastern Alberta and Western Saskatchewan!

Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory stating the following – “Poor visibility in blowing snow will lead to hazardous travel conditions this afternoon. Falling snow and strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h will result in poor visibility due to blowing snow, starting late this morning and continuing through the afternoon. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.”

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/active-pattern-will-drag-a-series-of-systems-across-canada

NEWFOUNDLAND / LABRADOR

TRAVEL NOT RECOMMENDED ON TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY FROM RIVER BROOK TO ROUTE 460 INTERSECT AND ROUTE 480 TO LLOYD’S RIVER CROSSING!

Snow Squall Watch in effect for most of the island – up to 20cm expected under almost blizzard-like conditions.  Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous.  Which is said to end later tonight.