White-out conditions, flooding force several road closures in Springwater

Another snowstorm wreaks havoc across the region with whiteout conditions forcing road closures.

Several roads are closed in Springwater Township on Thursday due to flooding, and near white-out conditions causing reduced visibility.

Residents are urged to limit travel through the impacted areas, and motorists should expect delays as crews work.

The Township noted the following road closures:

• Flos Road 7 West from County Road 27 to Crossland Road
• Flos Road 7 West from Crossland Road to Vigo Road
• Flos Road 8 West from County Road 27 to Crossland Road
• Flos Road 8 West from Vigo Road to Crossland Road
• Flos Road 10 West from Yonge Street North to Vigo Road
• Ushers Road from Tiny Flos Townline to County Road 92
• Ushers Road from Flos Road 7 West to County Road 92

Additionally, Horseshoe Valley Road between County Road 92 and Flos County Road 27 was closed Thursday morning for a collision.

Weather Advisory

Environment Canada issued a blowing snow advisory for the region on Thursday, noting reduced visibility making travel hazardous.

“Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve,” the national weather agency stated.

Northwesterly winds gusting 70 kilometres per hour will persist throughout the day.

The agency expects the advisory to remain in place into the evening.