Special weather statement issued for:
Parry Sound – Muskoka,
Haliburton,
Current details:
Significant snowfall expected tonight.
Hazards:
Reduced visibility due to heavy snow and blowing snow.
Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm.
Rapidly accumulating snowfall creating hazardous travel conditions.
Timing:
This evening through Saturday morning.
Discussion:
A Texas low is expected to bring heavy snow to a large swath of southern Ontario. Snow will begin this evening and quickly become heavy at times. Snow will last through Saturday morning before tapering to light flurries Saturday afternoon.
Snowfall warning issued for:
Midland – Coldwater – Orr Lake,
Orillia – Lagoon City – Washago,
Fenelon Falls – Balsam Lake Park – Northern Kawartha Lakes,
Snowfall warning replaces winter storm watch for:
Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale,
Current details:
Significant snowfall expected tonight.
Hazards:
Reduced visibility due to heavy snow.
Total snowfall accumulations near 15 cm.
Snowfall rates up to 2 cm/h possible.
Timing:
This evening through Saturday morning.
Discussion:
A Texas low is expected to bring heavy snow to a large swath of southern Ontario. Snow will begin this evening and quickly become heavy at times. Snow will last through Saturday morning before tapering to light flurries Saturday afternoon.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.