Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for much of the Kawarthas region for late Wednesday (March 5) through Thursday evening.
The winter weather travel advisory is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton County.
Rain showers or periods of drizzle are expected to continue Wednesday night. Icy and slippery conditions will begin after midnight as temperatures rapidly fall below the freezing mark.
The drop in temperatures will also bring snow on Thursday, with snowfall amounts of 2 to 4 cm expected in the southern parts of the region and 5 to 10 cm in the north.
With northwesterly winds gusting to 70 km/h, there will be reduced visibility in snow and local blowing snow. Over exposed areas, reduced visibility due to local blowing snow could persist into Thursday evening.
Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. 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. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance.
