Environment Canada has issued a “yellow warning” for snowfall for the entire Kawarthas region starting Saturday night (November 29) and continuing into Sunday.
The yellow warning is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, Northumberland County, and Hastings Highlands.
Heavy snow is expected to begin Saturday night and continue into Sunday, before tapering off Sunday afternoon and easing to scattered flurries by Sunday evening.
Southern areas in the Kawarthas region will see near 10 cm, while 15 to 20 cm is possible in the northern areas of the region.
Environment Canada has a high confidence in its forecast.
Travel will likely be challenging, especially in areas receiving higher snowfall amounts. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Allow extra time for travel.
Environment Canada recently launched new colour-coded alerts for weather advisories, watches, and warnings.
Yellow alerts, which are the most common, indicate hazardous weather that may cause damage, disruption, or health impacts. Impacts are moderate, localized, and/or short-term.
Orange alerts, which are uncommon, indicate severe weather that is likely to cause significant damage, disruption, or health impacts. Impacts are major, widespread. and/or may last a few days.
Red alerts, which are rare, indicate very dangerous and possibly life-threatening weather will cause extreme damage and disruption. Impacts are extensive, widespread, and prolonged.
