Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory and snow squall watch for the Kawarthas region starting Wednesday (December 4).
The winter weather travel advisory is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands. The snow squall watch is in effect for Northumberland County.
A low pressure system will bring snow to the area beginning Wednesday morning. The snow is expected to taper off overnight on Wednesday or Thursday morning.
For Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands, accumulations of 5 to 10 cm of snow are expected, with reduced visibility at times in heavy snow. Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly.
For Northumberland County, lake effect snow squalls over Lake Ontario could move inland early Wednesday morning, affecting Highway 401 during the morning commute. Snow squalls may move in and out of the area Wednesday, before moving back south over the lake Wednesday night.
Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations near 20 cm is possible, with peak snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone.
