Schools in Guelph and Wellington County closed, parking bans remain in effect after weekend winter storm
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Schools are closed in Guelph and Wellington County Tuesday and parking bans remain in effect for parts of Waterloo region after a winter storm brought a large amount of snow to the area over the weekend.
"Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible," a statement from the Upper Grand District School Board said Tuesday morning. Field trips will be rescheduled.
The closure will also impact some daycares in Guelph and Wellington.
Schools in Waterloo region are open. Buses to French Catholic schools in Waterloo region are not running. Buses to other schools in Waterloo region are experiencing delays.
A blowing snow advisory is in effect for Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County.
"Gusty winds are producing significantly reduced visibility in blowing snow. Winds will diminish Tuesday evening. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility," the advisory from Environment Canada said.
Snow events in parts of Waterloo region have been extended, which means people should not park on city streets as plows clear snow.
In Kitchener and Waterloo, the significant weather events declared on Saturday have been extended until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. Cambridge says on its website that the significant weather event continues until further notice.
"Snow plow crews continue to make their way throughout the city. Vehicles should be remain off the streets or risk being ticketed and towed," the City of Waterloo said in a media release.
"Crews will also begin to address narrow streets and intersections with potential sight line concerns as a result of the snow volume and space limitations. Snow clearing has been a round-the-clock operation for several days, and it will take crews some time to manage the additional snow loading operations."
Guelph also declared a snow event and asked people to move their vehicles off the streets by 6 p.m. on Monday.
The City of Cambridge reminded residents that they ask people to wait 36 hours after a weather event is over to report a problem area such as uncleared streets.
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