Winter weather travel advisory before Christmas [Video]

Anyone planning to travel is being urged to be prepared as 5 to 15 cm of snow could hit a large portion of southern Ontario on Monday.

Environment Canada issued a winter weather travel advisory early Monday morning. The weather advisory states snow is expected to begin this morning and continue into the night.

Areas near Waterloo Region and Guelph may get a short break in the afternoon before the snow returns early in the evening.

Environment Canada said the snow may become heavy at times and visibility may be reduced.

They warn the evening commute will likely be affected.

The snow is expected to taper off to flurries late Monday night but there is also a risk of freezing drizzle.

Travel time

The winter wallop, during one of the busiest times to travel.

“There’s a lot of movement. It’s a little different than your regular Monday to Friday commute,” Sgt. Schmidt said.

OPP said to drive with caution and give …