WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement issued for:
Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County, Ont. (046410)
Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County, Ont. (046420)
Current details:
Significant snowfall possible Friday and Friday night.
Hazards:
5 to 10 cm of snow, with locally higher amounts possible.
Reduced visibility in areas of heavier snow.
Timing:
Beginning Friday morning and ending Friday night.
Discussion:
Light snow is expected to begin Friday morning, but should intensify late in the afternoon or evening. The snow should taper off from west to east late Friday night.
Confidence in exact snowfall amounts at this point is low, although many areas may receive 5 to 10 cm of snow. Note that even higher amounts are possible for areas near Lake Ontario. There is also a risk of freezing rain for areas near Lake Erie Friday evening.
The snow may have a significant impact on the evening commute in more urban areas.
Winter weather travel advisories and snowfall warnings may be issued for some areas as the event draws nearer.
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.
More details on the alert are available here.
