Active AlertsNaiscoutaing 17A, ON

Significant winter storm expected this afternoon to Monday night.

What:
Freezing rain with 5 to 15 mm of ice accretion.
Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.

When:
Beginning this afternoon through Monday night.

Additional information:
Precipitation is expected to begin as freezing rain this afternoon continuing through the overnight hours. The freezing rain may transition to periods of rain or drizzle early Monday morning as temperatures are expected to rise to near or just above the freezing mark. Any rain or drizzle will then change over to snow near midday Monday as temperatures quickly fall to below the freezing mark.

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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Local utility outages are likely.

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. Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve.