Current details:
Snowfall, with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. Snow will be heavy at times this evening and overnight. Many areas are forecast to receive snowfall totals of 15 to 25 cm by Saturday morning. In addition, strong and gusty northerly winds will develop tonight, resulting in some blowing and drifting snow in exposed areas.
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Update 5 a.m.: Snowfall, with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.
An intense Alberta Clipper is approaching the Great Lakes, and will bring a significant mid winter snowfall with it beginning this morning.
Latest indications show the low will track across Lake Huron and Georgian Bay Friday, then over Algonquin Park into the Ottawa Valley or Southwestern Quebec Friday night.
The snow will become heavy at times Friday afternoon and evening, as the Alberta Clipper passes by, with many areas receiving a total of 15 to 25 cm by Saturday morning. Ice pellets and perhaps some brief freezing rain are possible in areas south of Sudbury and North Bay.
In addition, strong and gusty northerly winds will develop by Friday night, resulting in some blowing and drifting snow in exposed areas. Driving conditions will deteriorate quickly after the snow begins Friday morning. Motorists should adjust travel plans accordingly.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
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A Special weather statement was issued at 4 p.m. for:
- North Bay - West Nipissing
- Greater Sudbury and vicinity,
- New Liskeard - Temagami,
Current details:
Significant snowfall on the way.
An Alberta Clipper is expected to pass by over Lake Huron and Georgian Bay Friday then into the Ottawa Valley area or Southwestern Quebec Friday night, bringing a large area of snow with it.
Latest indications suggest a total of 10 to 20 cm of snow across much of the area Friday and Friday night.
The snow may become mixed with ice pellets or freezing rain near Northern Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
Driving conditions are expected to quickly deteriorate Friday once the snow arrives.
Environment Canada is closely monitoring this situation. Snowfall warnings may be required as this event draws closer.
