WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement continued for:
- Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region
- Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham
- Barrie - Orillia - Midland
- Bracebridge - Gravenhurst
- Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
Current details:
Early spring storm expected to bring strong winds and rain this morning. Potential for accumulating snow later today into Thursday.
Hazards:
20 to 40 mm of rain.
Wind gusts possibly exceeding 70 km/h.
Accumulating snow possible tonight into Thursday morning.
Timing:
Today and tapering off by Thursday morning.
Discussion:
A Colorado low is affecting the region. Precipitation is expected to begin as rain with 20 to 40 mm possible by this afternoon. Gusty east winds possibly exceeding 70 km/h are likely in some areas through this morning. Isolated power outages are possible.
Rain should transition to snow late this afternoon or evening. Snow will continue tonight before tapering off Thursday. Confidence in snowfall amounts is low given that temperatures will be near the freezing mark. However, some areas may receive 5 to 10 cm.
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.
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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