Issued at 20:37 Tuesday 21 February 2023
Significant snowfall Wednesday evening to late Thursday.
Hazards:
Snow, heavy at times. Total snowfall accumulations of 15 to 20 cm.
Reduced visibility in snow, heavy at times, and local blowing snow.
Timing:
Wednesday evening to late Thursday.
Discussion:
Snow, heavy at times, will develop Wednesday evening. Snow will taper slightly Thursday morning and may become mixed with freezing drizzle. Another round of snow, possibly mixed with ice pellets, will affect the area Thursday afternoon and evening.
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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.
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.
Issued at 07:09 Tuesday 21 February 2023
Significant snowfall possible Wednesday night into Thursday.
Hazards:
Snow, at times heavy.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing:
Wednesday night into Thursday.
Discussion:
A Colorado low is expected to bring snow beginning Wednesday night. Snow may fall heavily at times leading to hazardous winter travel conditions. There remains some uncertainty for the exact location, timing, and snowfall amounts.
Snowfall warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer.
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to rapidly accumulating snow and reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
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/
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