Now through this evening.
Weather advisory continued for:
South River – Burk’s Falls,
Western Algonquin Park – Lake of Two Rivers,
Huntsville – Baysville,
Bracebridge – Gravenhurst,
Haliburton,
Fenelon Falls – Balsam Lake Park – Northern Kawartha Lakes,
What:
Snow, heavy at times, additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 cm.
Risk of freezing drizzle.
Discussion:
Risk of freezing drizzle before temperatures moderate early this afternoon. A sharp cold front will push through the region late this afternoon causing temperatures to abruptly drop below freezing. The combination of accumulating snow, freezing drizzle, and falling temperatures will make for hazardous road conditions, particularly for untreated surfaces.
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. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
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.
Weather advisory continued for:
Town of Parry Sound – Rosseau – Killbear Park,
Port Carling – Port Severn,
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.
What:
Additional snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm.
Local blowing snow.
When:
Now into this evening.
Discussion:
A break in the heavier snow is expected this morning before lake effect snow develops this afternoon and continues into the early evening.
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. If you must drive, be prepared for areas of poor visibility.
Special weather statement for: Barrie – Orillia – Midland
Above freezing temps across southern Ontario this am & highs today expected to in the single digits. This afternoon, a cold front will push through which will cause temps to drop below freezing in time for evening commute
