Stratford, Ontario, Canada – Video filmed by X user Erik Brickman on December 29, 2025, shows severe winter conditions affecting Stratford during a powerful storm system moving across Ontario.

The footage documents heavy snowfall and strong winds sweeping through a residential neighborhood, sharply reducing visibility and creating dangerous travel conditions. The video was shared with a warning urging people in the area to stay safe.

Incident details confirm the scene is part of a major winter storm that impacted Ontario on December 28 and 29, 2025. The system brought snow squalls, blizzard conditions, and high winds, with gusts reaching between 80 and 100 kilometers per hour in affected areas.

In Perth County, including Stratford, the storm resulted in road closures such as Line 20 and Line 29, multiple vehicle collisions, and declarations of significant weather events by municipalities including St. Marys.

Snow accumulations within squall bands reached between 30 and 60 centimeters, while near zero visibility made travel hazardous across the region. The storm also disrupted major routes as conditions rapidly deteriorated.

Province wide impacts included power outages affecting more than 62,000 Hydro One customers after wind and ice brought down power lines. The system transitioned from freezing rain to heavy snow and affected major highways including 401 and 400.

No injuries or fatalities were directly reported in Stratford, though the storm caused widespread disruption to end of year travel and activities across Ontario.

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