Environment Canada has issued a snow squall warning for Kawartha Lakes and southern Peterborough County and a winter weather travel advisory for western Northumberland County for Saturday (January 4).
Lake effect snow bands off Georgian Bay and Lake Huron are expected to extend far inland on Saturday, beginning in the afternoon and ending overnight or early Sunday morning.
The higher snowfall accumulations will remain north of Highway 401, and along and northwest of Highway 115 and Highway 7.
For Kawartha Lakes and southern Peterborough County, locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 15 to 25 cm are expected, with higher amounts possible if snow squalls become stationary over one area. There will be reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.
For western Northumberland County, local snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are expected, with poor visibility in bursts of heavy snow.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly.
This story has been updated with the latest forecast from Environment Canada.
