Another significant winter storm is coming to the Kawarthas region over the Family Day weekend, with total accumulations of 25 to 40 cm possible by Sunday evening (February 16).
Environment Canada has upgraded its winter storm watch to a winter storm warning, in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
Periods of snow will begin Saturday afternoon, with snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm by late in the evening.
While snow may become lighter overnight, conditions will rapidly deteriorate Sunday morning as a more significant area of snow and blowing snow arrives. An additional 20 to 30 cm is likely on Sunday, with peak snowfall rates of 3 to 6 cm per hour.
Travel will be hazardous and is not recommended, particularly on Sunday. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
This story has been updated with the latest forecast information from Environment Canada.
