Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Haliburton County overnight Wednesday (October 19).
Westerly winds and a cool air mass will allow for the development of lake effect snow bands off of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Precipitation is expected to switch over from rain to snow Wednesday evening, and then remain as snow overnight.
Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are expected, with the highest amounts over higher terrain and grassy surfaces. There will also be reduced visibility in snow at times.
Accumulations on primary roads may be closer to the lower end of the snowfall range due to warmer road temperatures. Higher accumulations are expected over higher terrain and grassy surfaces.
Precipitation will switch back over to a mix of rain and snow by Thursday afternoon.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common.
