Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for parts of the Kawarthas as significant rainfall and very mild temperatures are expected over the next few days.
A series of weather systems are forecast to track northeastward across Lake Huron and Georgian Bay starting on Monday (February 19). The systems will bring very mild air into the region, along with periods of rain as each weather system passes by.
Latest indications suggest total rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm between Monday night and Wednesday (February 21) from these disturbances, with temperatures reaching a daytime high of 11°C on Tuesday and Wednesday in the southern portions of the Kawarthas.
The rain, combined with temperatures more typical of mid April, will result in most if not all of the snow on the ground melting away by mid week.
Environment Canada is closely monitoring the situation and may issue rainfall warnings if needed.
