Snowfall warning issued for:
Midland – Coldwater – Orr Lake,
Orillia – Lagoon City – Washago,
Parry Sound – Muskoka,
Haliburton,
Fenelon Falls – Balsam Lake Park – Northern Kawartha Lakes,
Bruce Peninsula – Sauble Beach – Tobermory,
Current details:
Significant snowfall Wednesday evening to late Thursday.
Hazards:
Snow, heavy at times. Total snowfall accumulations of 15 to 20 cm.
Reduced visibility in snow, heavy at times, and local blowing snow.
Timing:
Wednesday evening to late Thursday.
Discussion:
Snow, heavy at times, will develop Wednesday evening. Snow will taper slightly Thursday morning and may become mixed with freezing drizzle. Another round of snow, possibly mixed with ice pellets, will affect the area Thursday afternoon and evening.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
