Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for all of the greater Kawarthas region, with a forecast for a messy mix of wintry weather from late Wednesday (February 16) through Friday morning.
The special weather statement is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings County.
A low pressure system is expected to track northeast across Lake Erie and Lake Ontario which could bring a messy mix of wintry precipitation to southern Ontario.
Precipitation will likely begin as rain late Wednesday, with 15 to 25 mm possible, and transition to snow Thursday afternoon, with 10 to 20 cm possible by Friday morning, except in Northumberland County, where snowfall accumulations of 4 to 8 cm are possible.
Freezing rain and ice pellets are also possible Thursday afternoon and evening.
Localized flooding is possible. Surfaces may become icy and slippery. Snow will be heavy at times, with reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Road closures and utility outages are possible.
As the track of the low pressure system is currently uncertain, the types of precipitation, timing, and amounts may change.
