Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for most of the Kawarthas region for brief but intense snowfall that could affect road conditions and visibility starting Monday night (April 6) into Tuesday morning.
The special weather statement is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and southern Haliburton County.
Snowfall will begin Tuesday evening for areas near Georgian Bay before spreading into eastern Ontario overnight, with local snowfall amounts of 4 to 10 cm.
Given that the heavy snow will be brief, the primary hazard will be significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow rather than snowfall accumulation.
Flurries are expected to end Tuesday morning, except for areas near the St. Lawrence River where they will continue into early afternoon.
The Tuesday morning commute may be impacted. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Travel may be difficult.
