Active AlertsGeorgetown, ON
Special Weather Statement
Hazardous winter conditions expected Wednesday.
What:
Several hours of freezing rain or ice pellets. Ice build-up of several millimetres is possible.
Icy and slippery conditions.
Snowfall amounts near 5 cm
Reduced visibility in snow.
When:
Beginning Wednesday morning and continuing through Wednesday evening.
Additional information:
A low pressure system is expected to bring snow, ice pellets and freezing rain to the region on Wednesday. At this point, confidence is lower than normal regarding snowfall and freezing rain amounts. It is possible that precipitation may mix with ice pellets for several hours. If this happens, snowfall and freezing rain amounts would be less.
Roads and walkways may become icy and slippery. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in snow. Some travel delays are possible. Local utility outages are possible.
Warnings may be issued as the event draws closer.
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