Environment Canada issued a blowing snow advisory for Guelph, Ontario, on the evening of March 16, 2026, warning that high winds will make driving dangerous throughout the following day. The weather alert also covers Erin and Southern Wellington County, where visibility is expected to drop to near-zero at times.
Strong winds from the west are expected to reach speeds of up to 70 km/h throughout Tuesday. These gusts will pick up snow falling from a system moving off Lake Huron, creating hazardous conditions for anyone out on the roads.
Weather officials suggest that residents should consider putting off any travel that is not essential until the winds die down and visibility gets better. Driving is expected to be particularly difficult in open areas where the wind can easily blow snow across the pavement.
The blowing snow is expected to continue through Tuesday as the lake-effect snow system moves through the region. Conditions are predicted to start improving later in the day as the winds begin to ease.
