KAWARTHA LAKES-The Kawartha Lakes is now under a Special Weather Statement issued by Environment Canada.
Special weather statement in effect for:
- Apsley – Woodview – Northern Peterborough County
- Fenelon Falls – Balsam Lake Park – Northern Kawartha Lakes
- Lindsay – Southern Kawartha Lakes
- Peterborough City – Lakefield – Southern Peterborough County
Significant winter storm expected Monday into Wednesday according to officials,.
A low pressure system is expected to track just east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario on Monday bringing rain, snow and strong winds throughout Southern Ontario. This low pressure system is expected to remain over Southern Ontario until Wednesday.
Precipitation is expected to begin Monday morning as rain or snow and change to snow Monday afternoon. Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are possible by Tuesday morning.
Snow will continue Tuesday into Wednesday morning, with additional snowfall amounts near 10 cm possible. Officials say total snowfall amounts are fairly uncertain at this time, however.
Difficult travel conditions are expected as snow covered and icy roads are possible, particularly Monday night into Tuesday.
Precipitation associated with this low pressure system is expected to move east of the area by Wednesday.
