Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for our area.
Heavy snow is expected late today in the Ottawa Valley with projected accumulations of five to 10 centimetres.
The snow is expected to start late this afternoon and continue into the evening.
Officials say travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather and visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
The public is asked to take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.
Ministry of Transportation road conditions and other traveller information can be found at ontario.ca/511, twitter.com/511Ontario, or by calling 5-1-1.
(Written by Sherry Haaima)