Environment Canada has upgraded its special weather statement for possible significant snow in the southern Kawarthas region to a “yellow” snowfall warning starting on Friday afternoon (December 26).
The snowfall warning is in effect for southern Peterborough County, southern Kawarthas Lakes, and Northumberland County.
In addition, Environment Canada has now issued a special weather statement for possible significant snow for northern Peterborough County, northern Kawartha Lakes, and southern Haliburton County.
Snow is expected to begin late Friday morning, with snowfall amounts of 8 to 12 cm possible in the southern parts of the region and up to 10 cm in the northern parts of the region.
Snow may be locally heavy at times during the Friday afternoon hours and reduce visibility before the snow ends from west to east through Friday evening. Travel may be difficult due to the accumulating snow. Motorists should exercise caution and adjust plans accordingly, allowing extra time for travel.
“There is still some uncertainty regarding the track of the low pressure system, which may impact the eastern edge of the significant snowfall regions,” Environment Canada states.
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.
