Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the entire Kawarthas region, saying a “potent spring ice storm” is likely over the weekend.
The special weather statement is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
According to Environment Canada, “confidence is increasing in a widespread, prolonged freezing rain event over portions of southern and northeastern Ontario” starting late Friday (March 28) and continuing through Monday.
There will be significant ice accretion from freezing rain, with general amounts of 5 to 15 mm but, in some areas, over 20 mm are possible.
Local snowfall and ice pellet accumulations of 5 to 15 cm are also forecast, mainly for central and northeastern Ontario.
“The swath of maximum ice accretion is still uncertain at this point, but confidence is highest for areas of central and eastern Ontario between Parry Sound and Kingston,” Environment Canada says. “Warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer.”
