Environment Canada has updated its winter storm watch for the Kawarthas with a winter storm warning for the northern parts of the region and a snowfall warning in the south starting Wednesday evening (February 12) and continuing into Thursday,
A winter storm warning is in effect for northern Peterborough County, northern Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands. A snowfall warning is in effect for southern Peterborough County, southern Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County.
Snow will begin Wednesday evening and will be heavy at times.
For northern Peterborough County and northern Kawartha Lakes, total snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm are likely. For Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands, 30 to 40 cm of snow is possible. Peak snowfall rates will possibly exceed 5 cm per hour.
For southern Peterborough County, southern Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County, total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are possible, with peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Snow may become mixed with ice pellets early Thursday morning as well.
In all areas of the region, the heaviest snow is expected to fall Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Snow will gradually taper off through Thursday afternoon.
Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. In the northern Kawarthas region, avoid travel. Road closures are possible. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone.
This story has been updated with the latest forecast information from Environment Canada.
