It’s the first day of spring on Friday (March 20), but somebody needs to tell Mother Nature.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for snow in the northern parts of the region with a “wintry mix” of snow and ice pellets in the south, along with a risk of freezing rain, starting Friday morning and continuing through the afternoon.
The special weather statement is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
For northern Peterborough County, northern Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands, snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are expected, with peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour. The heaviest snow is expected to fall Friday morning.
For southern Peterborough County, southern Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County, snow or ice pellet amounts of 2 to 5 cm are expected, with a risk of freezing rain.
There may be an impact on rush hour traffic. Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow or ice pellets. There is risk of injury due to slips and falls.
