ENVIRONMENT CANADA WEATHER STATEMENTS
Special Weather Statement
In effect for:
- Guelph – Erin – Southern Wellington County
Periods of reduced visibility in lake effect snow today.
What: Reduced visibility at times in snow and blowing snow. Local snowfall amounts near 5 cm.
When: Today into this evening.
Additional information: Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow are expected to occasionally affect the area today leading to sudden reductions in visibility. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.
Yellow Warning – Snow Squall
In effect for:
- Mount Forest – Arthur – Northern Wellington County
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
Snow squalls today and tonight.
What: Significantly reduced visibility in snow and local blowing snow. Additional local snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm.
When: Today and tonight.
Additional information: Strong wind gusts of 60 km/h will lead to low visibilities in blowing snow. The blowing snow will be most pronounced in open and wind exposed areas. Snow squalls will ease late this evening or overnight.
Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Road closures are possible. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.
