WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2024-01-07 5:35 p.m. by Environment Canada:
Special weather statement issued for:
Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region
Barrie - Orillia - Midland
Bracebridge - Gravenhurst
Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County
Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
Current details:
Significant snowfall with a risk of freezing rain possible Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Hazards:
10 to 15 cm of snow, with locally higher amounts possible.
Risk of freezing rain.
Hazardous travel conditions.
Timing:
Tuesday into Tuesday night.
Discussion:
Snow associated with a major winter storm is expected to move into portions of southern Ontario on Tuesday. Snow may be heavy at times with a risk of freezing rain. The snow is expected to change to rain Tuesday night as temperatures rise above the freezing mark.
Difficult travel conditions will be likely, particularly later Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Snowfall warnings or winter weather travel advisories may be issued for some regions as this event draws nearer.
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.
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