School buses cancelled, police warn drivers to go slow after snow blankets Waterloo region and area

Overnight snow and freezing drizzle led to school buses being cancelled and several crashes on local streets and highways Wednesday morning in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County.

The area remains under a yellow snowfall warning on Wednesday. Environment and Climate Change Canada says morning travel is expected to be "challenging."

"Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times," the warning says. "Allow extra time for travel."

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There were several collisions reported in the area and on Highway 401 Wednesday morning before 7 a.m. due to a slippery and snowy drive.

Grand River Transit reported an emergency detour on Route 27 Morrison because