Weather Watches, Warnings and Advisories
Monday
Snow Squall Watch
- Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale
- Midland – Coldwater – Orr Lake
- Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus
- northern Dufferin – northern Grey
Snow Squalls are possible Tuesday afternoon.
In the wake of a cold front, a blast of cold arctic air is expected to flow over the relatively warm waters of Georgian Bay on Tuesday.
Flurries and local snow squalls are expected to begin Tuesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday.
Local snowfall amounts 5 to 10 cm are possible on Tuesday and amounts of 15 to 25 cm are possible Tuesday night. Local blowing snow reducing visibilities to near zero will also be a concern.
Local snow squalls are expected to taper off when the winds shift to southwest on Wednesday.
Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
Snow squall watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the formation of bands of snow that could produce intense accumulating snow or near zero visibilities.
Winter Travel Advisory
- York – Durham
- Peel
- Toronto
Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for Monday into Monday night.
Snow will begin early Monday morning and continue through the evening. Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm are possible by the time the snow ends late Monday night.
Travel will be impacted Monday due to accumulating snow, particularly during the afternoon commute.
This snowfall is due to a developing low pressure system which will track south of the lower Great Lakes on Monday. There remains some uncertainty regarding the track of the low, and the expected snowfall amounts.
- southern Kawartha Lakes
Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning.
Snow will begin Monday afternoon and continue into early Tuesday morning. Total snowfall amounts near 10 cm are possible.
Travel will be impacted due to accumulating snow, particularly during the Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning commutes.
This snowfall is due to a developing low pressure system which will track south of the lower Great Lakes on Monday. There remains some uncertainty regarding the track of the low, and the expected snowfall amounts.
Snowfall Warning
- Oakville – Burlington
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.
Significant snowfall today into tonight.
Light snow will move into the region early this morning and become heavy at times this afternoon and continue tonight. Snowfall amounts of 15 cm are likely by tonight.
Travel will be impacted today due to accumulating snow as well as locally reduced visibility in snow.
This snowfall is due to a developing low pressure system which will track south of the lower Great Lakes on today.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
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