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Snow is blanketing most of Lambton County, including in Oil Springs where the historic statues are covered with a dusting of snow. The most snowfall is expected in East Lambton.

Winter weather expected in East Lambton until tomorrow

November 10, 2025

Winter has arrived in Lambton County with most of the region receiving some snow.

As usual, Eastern and Northern Lambton County are getting more snow than Central Lambton. Environment Canada issued a snowsquall warning with up to 20 cm expected in the Warwick-Strathroy area with the snow tapering off on Tuesday. At the noon hour Monday, the snow was still falling however emergency responders say there has been only one call for a car in the ditch.

Environment Canada says there will be “significantly more intense lake effect snow” in eastern Lambton, Huron and Middlesex counties, particularly tonight. Travel, they say, could be hazardous with visibility near zero at times.

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