Blizzard conditions slam Kincardine area, causing closure of roads and schools

Blizzard conditions, with heavy snow and high wind, slammed into the Kincardine area Monday, causing the closure of schools, roads and facilities.

All Bluewater District School Board schools and offices were closed by 7 a.m., as well as Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board schools and offices.

By 11 a.m., the Kincardine municipal administration centre was closed due to forecasted or observed inclement weather conditions.

Other Kincardine facilities were also closed through the day:
 

• The Waste Management Centre (landfill) at 437 Sideroad 15, Armow closed at 3 p.m.
• The Underwood Community Centre satellite office at 1240 Concession 6, Tiverton, closed at 11 a.m.
• The Davidson Centre pool closed at 7 p.m., along with the cancellation of aquafit class and lane swims.

The Davidson Centre remained open for regularly-scheduled programs, with staff monitoring the weather and providing updates about program closures via Facebook and the Service Interruptions web page.



Blowing and drifting snow on Harbour Street, looking west from Queen Street, in downtown Kincardine, Monday afternoon

By 4:30 p.m., the South Bruce OPP had closed Highway 21, from Amberley to Port Elgin, for public safety due to high wind, blowing snow and poor-to-no visibility.

As of 6 p.m., Bruce County Road 4, from Teeswater to Wingham, was also closed. And at 7:47 p.m., Bruce County Road 1, from Highway 9 to Paisley, was also closed.

For those who decide to travel, keep your headlights and tail-lights on and clear of snow and do not drive on a closed road.

Remember to keep your speed down, “If you see snow, go slow”.

For up-to-date road/weather information, visit: www.brucecounty.on.ca/road-conditions.php or call Bruce County Roads at 1-866–266-7569, option “2”. For Ontario highways – visit 511on.ca.”

The forecast calls for more blowing and drifting snow and cold temperatures through to the weekend.



Blowing and drifting snow in downtown Kincardine, Monday afternoon



Blowing snow along Russell Street, Kincardine, looking east toward Highway 21



Blustery conditions along Russell Street, east of Princes Street, Kincardine



Blowing snow along Queen Street in downtown Kincardine



A snowplow clears Highway 21, south of Kincardine