WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Winter storm watch issued for:
- Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region
- Barrie - Orillia - Midland
- Bracebridge - Gravenhurst
- Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County
- Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County
- Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
- Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
Current details:
Highly impactful winter storm likely Wednesday evening into Thursday.
What:
Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm.
Peak snowfall rates possibly exceeding 5 cm per hour.
Poor visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
When:
Beginning Wednesday evening and diminishing Thursday afternoon.
Additional information:
Confidence is increasing that a major winter storm will affect portions of southern and northeastern Ontario. The track of the low pressure system responsible is still somewhat uncertain which will affect exact snowfall amounts.
Northeasterly winds gusting to 50 km/h will result in areas of blowing snow giving reduced visibility.
Avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/.
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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