Environment Canada has issued a “yellow warning” for snowfall for the Kawarthas region for Wednesday (December 10).
The yellow warning is in effect for Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough County, Haliburton County, Northumberland County, and Hastings Highlands.
An Alberta clipper will bring snow across the area on Wednesday, which may be heavy at times and accompanied by gusty winds.
The snow is expected to begin overnight or early Wednesday morning and continue through Wednesday evening, accompanied by winds gusting up to 50 km/h on Wednesday afternoon.
Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are expected, with up to 20 cm in Haliburton County.
Travel will likely be challenging. 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.
