Active AlertsMatachewan, ON

Hazardous winter storm expected Sunday afternoon through Monday night.

What:
Snowfall amounts of 30 to 50 cm.
Risk for freezing rain with minor ice accretion possible
Strong northwesterly winds with gusts of 60 to 70 km/h
Blizzard conditions.

When:
Beginning Sunday evening and continuing into Monday night.

Additional information:
Precipitation may begin as freezing rain or ice pellets Sunday evening but is expected to change over to snow early overnight. Some light ice accretion is possible with any freezing rain that occurs. The strong northwesterly winds will pick up through Monday morning leading to blizzard conditions. The snow and winds will ease from west to east through Monday night.

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Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate. Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely 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.

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