Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning this morning.
Weather advisory continued for:
South River – Burk’s Falls,
Parry Sound – Muskoka,
Hazards:
Snow, with total amounts of 5 to 10 cm.
Reduced visibility from snow and local blowing snow.
When:
This morning through this evening.
Discussion:
Snow will arrive this morning as an Alberta Clipper approaches. The snow will become mixed with or change over to rain for a few hours this afternoon as temperatures rise a little above the zero degree mark.
Precipitation will change back to snow or flurries tonight as much colder air returns. Brisk northerly winds may cause blowing snow tonight in exposed areas.
Impacts:
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
Weather advisory continued for:
Western Algonquin Park – Lake of Two Rivers,
Haliburton,
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning this morning.
Hazards:
Snow, with total amounts of 5 to 10 cm.
Reduced visibility from snow and local blowing snow.
When:
This afternoon through night.
Discussion:
Snow will arrive this afternoon as an Alberta Clipper approaches. Snow will taper off to flurries overnight. Blowing snow will be possible in exposed areas tonight as brisk northerly winds develop behind a sharp cold front. Temperatures will quickly drop in behind the cold front late tonight which may lead to icy conditions, especially for untreated surfaces.
Impacts:
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, https://www.twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 5-1-1.
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.
