Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the southern Kawarthas region beginning late Friday morning (March 13) and continuing until Saturday morning.
The “yellow” warning for snowfall is in effect for southern Peterborough County, southern Kawartha Lakes, and western Northumberland County.
Total snowfall amounts of almost 15 cm are expected inland from Lake Ontario and over higher elevations such as the Oak Ridges Moraine, with snowfall rates up to 5 cm per hour. Lesser amounts are expected near Lake Ontario where warmer temperatures are likely to result in a longer period of rain.
The snow is expected to begin late Friday morning and continue Friday night before moving out of the region Saturday morning.
Travel will likely be challenging. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
The major highways likely to be affected the most with hazardous winter driving conditions are Highways 400, 404, 407, and 115. A return to winter driving conditions is also expected on Highways 401 and 2.
Meanwhile, a special weather statement for snow remains in effect for northern Peterborough County, northern Kawartha Lakes, and eastern Northumberland County, with 10 to 15 cm of snow expected in these areas.
