The first overnight winter storm of the season caused a number of power outages and damage across Simcoe County and Muskoka.
OPP are advising that driving conditions in central Ontario are hazardous this morning due to strong winds.
If traffic lights are out, police remind drivers to treat intersections as a four-way stop.
The Collingwood coastline and Sunset Point were hit hard with high winds, waves and rain during the storm, and residents are asked to avoid the park at Sunset Point, as well as the trail and road at Heritage Drive.
Beach Drive in Wasaga Beach is also closed due to high water and winds.
In a tweet, Hydro One said its crews are making progress to restoring power to customers in Ontario.
With the arrival of winter-like weather, police offered a number of suggestions for safe driving.
According to Folz, said other safety tips for winter driving include reducing speed and increasing your following distance from other vehicles are key.
READ MORE: 1st snowfall of the season expected for Barrie, Orillia, Midland areas: Environment Canada
Beyond driving, Folz also had some suggestions for emergency preparedness at home.
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“Keep…yourself well stocked as far as food in the cupboard and beverages to be able to get through a lengthy power outage,” Folz said. “But in southern Ontario, typically we don’t have to deal with them very terribly long.”
People should also check on their neighbours during power outages, especially if they’re elderly or more vulnerable, Folz added.
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