BELOW IS A WINTER STORM WATCH ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA FOR THE QUINTE REGION AT 7:02 A.M. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21/23
Winter storm expected late Wednesday into Thursday.
Hazards:
Snow and ice pellets, at times heavy.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Risk of freezing rain.
Timing:
Late Wednesday into Thursday.
Discussion:
A Colorado low is expected to bring a wintry mix of snow and ice pellets to much of southern Ontario. Precipitation may fall heavily at times leading to hazardous winter travel conditions. Precipitation may also mix with freezing rain in some areas. There remains some uncertainty for the exact location, timing, and accumulations of snow and ice pellets.
Warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca.
