Winter is returning to the Kawarthas, with Environment Canada issuing winter weather travel advisories and snowfall warnings for the region for Thursday (February 15).
Winter weather travel advisories are in effect for Peterborough County, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County, with snowfall warnings in effect for Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands.
An area of heavy snow will push through the region during the afternoon and early evening hours on Thursday. The majority of snowfall accumulations may fall within just a few hours due to high snowfall rates. Heavy snow will taper to light flurries through the evening.
For Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland, accumulations of 5 to 10 cm are expected with peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. In Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands, accumulations near 15 cm are expected with peak snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per hour.
Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
This story has been updated with the latest forecast from Environment Canada.
