Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Northumberland County Friday afternoon

Snowfall amounts of 7 to 12 cm expected by Saturday morning

Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Northumberland County beginning late Friday afternoon (March 11).

Light snow on Friday will become heavier late in the afternoon or evening, with the snow easing early Saturday morning.

Total snowfall amounts of 7 to 12 cm are expected.

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Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

In other areas of the greater Kawarthas region, total snowfall amounts will be limited to 2 to 4 cm.