Environment Canada has a special weather statement for strong winds and winter weather travel advisories for the greater Kawarthas region for Saturday (February 19).
An Alberta Clipper is bringing strong winds, snow, and blowing snow to the region early Saturday morning.
For southern Peterborough County and for Northumberland County, a snow squall warning was in effect for early Saturday morning, with periods of brief but intense snowfall with rapid snowfall accumulations up to 5 cm. The snow squall warning is now ended.
For northern Peterborough County, northern Kawarthas Lakes, Haliburton County, and northern Hastings County, a winter weather travel advisory is in effect for Saturday morning, with snow accumulations of 4 to 8 cm.
For all areas, including southern Kawartha Lakes, a special weather statement is in effect for strong wind gusts between 70 and 80 km/h for Saturday. Combined with snowfall, the strong winds will create potential areas of reduced visibility in blowing snow.
Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.
The strong winds will weaken rapidly Saturday evening.
