A squall that settled in over the Orillia area at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday night showed no signs of relenting by 10 p.m.
With winds whipping and snow accumulating, road conditions have gone from bad to worse during that time.
The Orillia OPP say a tractor-trailer crash has caused traffic chaos on Highway 11 south of Orillia.
ADVISORY: #OrilliaOPP advising of treacherous weather and driving conditions between #Barrie and #Orillia. Please postpone travel if possible. If you have to be on the road, clear your vehicle of all snow, slow down and drive according to conditions. #SeeSnowGoSlow ^nk pic.twitter.com/ZylTc61KQG
— OPPCommunicationsCR (@OPP_COMM_CR) January 5, 2025
At about 10 p.m., on X, police noted the southbound lanes of the highway are completely shut down between Line 15 and Line 11 to remove the tractor trailer that jack-knifed on the busy highway.
Motorists are asked to follow detour instructions by OPP officers on the scene.
If possible, avoid travel tonight as the roads are treacherous in the area.
