Provincial police are slowing traffic on both the Burlington and Garden City Skyways as a "major wind storm" with gusts up to 120 km/h whips through the Hamilton and Niagara region. Environment Canada has issued both a wind warning and a blowing snow advisory for the area. The same storm is expected to hit Toronto, Prince Edward County and points east later in the day. ^kw —@OPP_GTATrafficThe OPP say officers are slowing traffic for the "safety of travellers" and are asking everyone to drive with caution. Along Lake Erie and Lake Huron the wind is predicted to be even stronger, gusting up to 120 km/h, according to the weather authority.

Source: CBC News February 24, 2019 14:40 UTC