A wintry mix of weather is continuing for the first weekend of spring, with Environment Canada issuing a special weather statement for snow and possible freezing rain in the northern parts of the Kawarthas region and possible freezing rain in the south starting Saturday (March 21),
The special weather statement is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
An Alberta Clipper will spread snow across the region this weekend. Snow will begin for areas east of Georgian Bay late Saturday afternoon before reaching eastern Ontario later in the evening. The snow may become mixed with freezing rain or freezing drizzle overnight before coming to an end Sunday morning.
For northern Peterborough County, northern Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands, snowfall amounts of 5 to 12 cm are expected, with reduced visibility in heavy snow and a risk of freezing rain.
For southern Peterborough County, southern Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County, there will be snowfall amounts of 2 cm and the risk of freezing rain with up to 2 mm of ice build-up possible on some surfaces.
Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Untreated roads may become icy and slippery. Motorists should allow extra time to get to their destination.
