Active AlertsBethesda, ON

Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Issued at Mon 12:33 AM Dec. 29
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Recommended Action
Avoid low-lying areas. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
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Yellow Warning - Wind

Issued at Mon 12:05 AM Dec. 29
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Strong winds expected on Monday.

What:
Strong southwesterly and northwesterly wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h.

When:
Beginning Monday morning and easing Monday evening.

Additional information.
Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop Monday morning with the passage of a strong cold front. The winds will become northwesterly through the afternoon. The winds will ease through Monday evening. Areas with significant ice build-up from freezing rain will be most vulnerable.

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Utility outages are possible. Significant disruptions to services and travel are likely. Significant damage to buildings and/or trees is possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Recommended Action


Secure loose objects. Stay away from fallen power lines. Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

Yellow Watch - Snow Squall

Issued at Sun 10:42 PM Dec. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Hazardous snow squalls possible Monday afternoon into Tuesday.

What:
Near zero visibility at times in local blowing snow.
Total local snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm.
Strong wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h.

When:
Monday afternoon easing to scattered flurries Tuesday afternoon.

Additional information:
A colder air mass in the wake of a departing low pressure system will result in the development of lake effect snow squalls off Georgian Bay. Blowing snow and poor visibility will be the primary concern as northwesterly wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h are expected.

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Travel may be extremely hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Roads and walkways may be very difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Road closures are possible. Property or tree damage is possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Recommended Action


Prepare for the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

Yellow Advisory - Fog

Issued at Mon 3:00 AM Dec. 29
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Near zero visibility in fog continues.

When:
Continuing early this morning.

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Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Recommended Action


Be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility and allow extra time to reach your destination.

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