WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snowfall warning in effect for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago'
- Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
Snow ending this morning.
Another 2 to 4 cm of snow is likely before the snow tapers off this morning.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
Snow squall watch in effect for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
Lake effect snow squalls are expected this afternoon through Saturday.
Snow squalls are forecast to develop this afternoon. These snow squalls will then continue through Friday night.
Strong west to northwesterly winds will combine with heavy snow in the snow squalls to produce blowing snow, particularly over exposed areas.
Travel will become hazardous at times, and motorists are advised to change their travel plans accordingly.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
Blowing snow advisory in effect for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
Poor visibility in blowing snow is expected in some locations.
Strong westerly to northwesterly winds with gusts to 60 km/h will generate blowing snow today. Visibilities in open areas will be reduced to less than a few hundred metres at times.
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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