Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings and winter weather travel advisories for the Kawarthas region beginning Thursday night (January 12).
Snowfall warnings are in effect for northern Peterborough County and Hastings Highlands (a snowfall warning for Haliburton County has been ended). A winter weather travel advisory is in effect for southern Kawartha Lakes, southern Peterborough County, and Northumberland County.
For northern Peterborough County and Hastings Highlands, periods of light snow may mix with freezing drizzle at times into early Thursday evening. Snow will become heavy at times in the evening before tapering to light snow Friday afternoon. Snowfall with total amounts near 15 cm is expected for northern Peterborough County, with an additional 5 cm possible in Hastings Highlands.
For southern Kawartha Lakes, southern Peterborough County, and Northumberland County, rain beginning early Thursday evening will transition to snow later in the evening or overnight, with snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm expected. The transition from rain to snow will occur latest for locations near to Lake Ontario where snowfall amounts will be toward the low end of the range.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
This story has been updated with the latest forecast information from Environment Canada.
