Snow squalls shut down 401 in London

The eastbound 401 has reopened Wednesday afternoon after heavy snow squalls burried parts of the highway west of London.

Crews responded to numerous crashes through western Middlesex county after heavy lake effect bands slammed the region.

401 through London, Ontario Wednesday afternoon

Roads remain treacherous and driving is not advised until the storm stops and roads can be cleared.

Out in Chatham-Kent, OPP had the westbound 401 closed through Comber, also due to heavy snow and several collisions. It has also since reopened.

WB 401 still closed after multi vehicle crash involving several transports. Speed too fast for weather and roads. pic.twitter.com/2PB3X0WUWv
— OPP West (@OPP_WR) January 7, 2015

Photos via @OPP_WR