Environment Canada
6:04 PM EST Wednesday 22 February 2023
Winter storm warning in effect for:
- Mount Forest – Arthur – Northern Wellington County
Winter storm conditions tonight.
Hazards:
Snow, heavy at times, and ice pellets. Total amounts of 15 to 25 cm. Accumulations may be lower for areas that experience mixing with ice pellets and freezing rain.
Risk of freezing rain. Light ice accretion is possible.
Timing:
Continuing to early Thursday morning.
Discussion:
Light snow will become heavy at times early this evening. Snow may mix with ice pellets and freezing rain tonight, though snow is expected to remain the predominant precipitation type. Snow or any wintry mix will taper off early Thursday morning to patchy freezing drizzle.
Another wintry mix of precipitation is possible Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. 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 http://www.getprepared.gc.ca.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
