OPP have closed several roads in midwestern and southwestern Ontario as a result of high winds, blowing snow and poor visibility.

As of Monday evening a number of roads remain closed across the region, though the number has dropped significantly since the morning.

Closed in Grey County:

  • Grey Road 124 from Singhampton
  • South Grey Road 3 from Grey Road 4 to the Minto-Normanby Townline
  • All of Grey Road 28
  • Grey Road 9 west of Highway 6
  • Grey Road 10 from Hanover to Highway 9
  • All of Grey Road 18
  • All of Grey Road 16
  • All of Grey Road 40
  • All of Grey Road 25
  • All of Grey Road 12
  • All of Grey Road 4
  • All of Grey Road 9
  • All of Grey Road 6
  • All of Grey Road 109
  • All of Grey Road 32

Closed in Bruce County:

  • Bruce County Road 23 – from Kincardine to Bruce County Road 20
  • Bruce Road 86 from Amberly to Wingham
  • Highway 6 from Wiarton to Tobermory
  • Bruce County Road 13 from Highway 21 to Sauble Beach

OPP are reminding motorists that driving on a closed roadway is an offence that could net them a $110 fine and three demerit points.

Police are also offering a number of tips if you must be out on the roads during poor conditions including:

  • Stay alert, slow down and stay in control – the three key elements of safe winter driving
  • Keep your fuel tank sufficiently full — at least half a tank is recommended
  • Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicles with items such as a shovel, blanket and warm clothes, booster cables, a flashlight and food
  • Have your vehicle serviced and maintenance performed regularly
  • Consider using winter tires
  • Make sure the windows on your vehicle are clear of ice and snow before heading out
  • Ensure your windshield wiper fluid is topped up at all times and carry extra in your vehicle
  • Whenever visibility is poor, turn on the vehicle’s full lighting system.
  • If you get stuck or stranded, don’t panic. Stay in your vehicle for safety and warmth, ensure the exhaust pipe is clear of any snow and call for help
  • Check weather and road conditions before heading out and plan your trip accordingly

Up-to-date road conditions for provincially-maintained highways can be found at: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/trip/

For all the latest watches and warnings from Environment Canada and bus cancellations visit: http://london.ctvnews.ca/weather