Active AlertsGlencairn, ON

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

What:
Total rain and freezing rain amounts of 15 to 30 mm.

When:
Continuing this afternoon and ending early Monday morning.

Additional information:
Freezing rain will continue this afternoon and transition to rain this evening. Rain and freezing rain will be heavy at times through the afternoon and evening. The rain will ease early Monday morning.

If possible, clear storm drains of snow and ice.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.

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 low-lying areas. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Dangerous snow squalls and blizzard conditions Monday into Tuesday.

What:
Blizzard conditions with near zero visibility.
Strong wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h.
Total local snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm by Tuesday morning.

When:
Monday afternoon into Tuesday.

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. Widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions will be the primary concern as northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h are expected.

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Travel may be hazardous and some routes may be impassable. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are 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.

Reschedule travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Prepare for possible prolonged disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

Strong winds expected on Monday.

What:
Strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 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 ease through
Monday evening as they shift around to the northwest. Areas that will receive ice build-up from freezing rain will be most vulnerable.

Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences,
branches or soft shelters is possible. Some property damage is
possible. Secure loose objects.

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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.