‘Significant’ weather event in eastern Ontario, with heavy snow, near zero visibility and bitter cold [Video]

Snow plows ready for work in Prince Edward County. Jacob Côté Photography

UPDATE: The County of Prince Edward has ended the significant weather event declaration that was issued on Monday, January 20. By declaring the end of the significant weather event, the municipality believes the weather has subsided enough to meet the winter maintenance objectives.

Original story: Prince Edward County has declared a significant weather event in the municipality after being dumped with heavy snow Monday and continued lake effect snow squalls continuing Tuesday, with another 15-25 cm expected.

During the weather event the county is advising residents to use extra caution as the municipality may not be able to meet its maintenance standards for roads and sidewalks due to the heavy snowfall.

The heavy lake effect snow, with the most significant accumulation happening in the southern portion of the county, is resulting in reduced visibility that will be near zero at …