Widespread freezing rain risk in Ontario with snowfall up north on Monday
Wintry precipitation will impact a number of regions in Ontario are some have the potential of seeing over 10 cm of snow.
Significant snowfall is possible in parts of southern Ontario on Monday due to a low pressure system tracking through the region. A number of areas, such as those between Newmarket and Muskoka, could see accumulations of 5-10+ cm.
Freezing rain and ice pellets will be the main concern in areas west of the Greater Toronto Area.
“Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas,” Environment Canada and Climate Change (ECCC) states in the freezing rain warning for Hamilton.
Although the risk of freezing rain is widespread and will be prominent during the morning rush hour, The Weather Network meteorologist Kevin MacKay says that ice accretion will be minimized by the warm temperatures that swept through the region on Sunday.
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The system will remain south of the Great Lakes, preventing further warming north of the border, and will allow the 401 corridor to transition to wet snow by the afternoon. Most of the snowfall will melt upon contact with the pavement.
Ontario will see fair weather for a couple of days mid-week with near-seasonal temperatures, then more unsettled conditions push in again late week.
A blast of Arctic air is expected for next weekend with well below seasonal temperatures and strong winds, along with a threat for some snow. Conditions will be very cold during the start of the following week before the frigid pattern relaxes as we progress through the week.
Be sure to check back for the latest updates on the forecast in Ontario and Quebec.