special weather statement in effect
Snow and strong winds on schedule.
What:
Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm.
Winds gusting 50 to 70 km/h.
Low and occasional near zero visibility in snow and local blowing snow.
When:
Continuing tonight.
Additional information:
Strong westerly or northwesterly winds are expected to develop this evening or overnight with gusts up to 70 km/h along with falling temperatures. Freshly fallen snow may be whipped up into blowing snow by the strong winds once the temperature has dipped back to below freezing.
Winds are expected to ease as the system moves out of the province Saturday morning.
Remember to take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.
Isolated utility outages are possible.
Slippery roads and sidewalks are also possible.
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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
Varoitus voimassa pe klo 22:23 - la klo 14:00
