Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the greater Kawarthas region for snow on Thursday (December 15) into Friday.
The special weather statement is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and Hastings Highlands.
A strong low pressure system is expected to affect southern Ontario on Thursday. Snow is expected to begin over eastern Ontario Thursday evening and become heavy at times on Friday.
Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are expected by Friday morning, with local amounts up to 20 cm possible over the higher terrain north of Lake Ontario.
Lesser snowfall amounts are expected near Lake Ontario, where snow may transition to rain. Snow will gradually taper to flurries by Friday night.
Hazardous travel conditions are expected due to heavy snow and blowing snow, including for the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
This story has been updated with the latest forecast from Environment Canada.
