Winter Storm Watch issued for Southern Kawartha Lakes
Hazardous winter conditions expected Wednesday with snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Several hours of freezing rain with ice build-up of 2 to 5 mm possible. Icy and slippery conditions beginning Wednesday morning and continuing through Wednesday evening.
A low pressure system is expected to bring snow and freezing rain to the region on Wednesday. There remains some uncertainty with the track of this system as such, snowfall amounts and areas affected could change. Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Some travel delays are possible. Local utility outages are possible. Property or tree damage is possible. Allow extra time for travel.
| Date | Detailed Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tonight | Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries this evening. Risk of freezing drizzle late this evening and overnight. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low zero |
| Tue, 17Â Feb | Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High plus 2. UV index 1 or low. |
| Night | Becoming cloudy in the evening. Periods of snow beginning before morning. Risk of freezing rain before morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 6. Wind chill minus 3 in the evening and minus 12 overnight. |
| Wed, 18Â Feb | Periods of freezing rain or snow. High zero. |
| Night | Periods of snow. Low minus 6. |
| Thu, 19Â Feb | A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. High zero. |
| Night | Cloudy. Low minus 3. |
| Fri, 20Â Feb | Cloudy with 70 percent chance of snow. High zero. |
| Night | Cloudy with 70 percent chance of snow. Low minus 6. |
| Sat, 21Â Feb | Cloudy with 60 percent chance of snow. High minus 1. |
| Night | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 8. |
