Active AlertsConiston, ON

Significant winter storm expected this evening to Monday night.

What:
Freezing rain with 10 to 15 mm of ice accretion.
Snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm.
Northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 70 km/h.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.

When:
Beginning this evening and continuing into Monday night.

Additional information:
Precipitation is expected to begin as freezing rain this evening and continue through the overnight hours. The freezing rain is expected to transition to snow through Monday morning. During the transition a period of ice pellets is possible. The strong northwesterly winds will pick up through Monday afternoon leading to reduced visibility from blowing snow and falling snow.

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Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Prolonged utility outages are possible. Significant 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.

Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.