Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for the southern Kawarthas region for Wednesday (February 18).
The yellow watch is in effect for southern Peterborough County, southern Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County.
A low pressure system is expected to bring snow and freezing rain to the region beginning Wednesday morning and continuing through Wednesday evening.
Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are expected along with several hours of freezing rain resulting in possible ice build-up of 2 to 5 mm.
Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Some travel delays are possible. Local utility outages are possible. Property or tree damage is possible.
Environment Canada says there remains some uncertainty with the track of the system, and snowfall amounts and areas affected could change.
