More messy weather is on the way today that will likely make for a tricky afternoon commute.
The region is under a snowfall warning.
Meteorologist Kevin Williams expects snow, mixed with ice pellets, to arrive this afternoon and last into tonight.
“Accumulations will be greatest near the lake, 10-20 cm by midnight tonight. But those amounts will quickly taper to the north to about 5-10 cm along the 401 corridor with even lesser amounts farther to the north. Either way, there will be some slippery travel developing for the afternoon into tonight.”
Williams says there could be some patchy fog lingering as well.
Tri-Board buses are running today, however, STSCO has cancelled buses in its jurisdiction for the day (KPR, PVNC and MonAvenir schools in Northumberland County, Peterborough City and County and Clarington.)
Schools will remain open.
Yellow Warning Snowfall
In effect for:
- Belleville – Quinte West – Eastern Northumberland County
- Picton – Sandbanks Park
- Napanee – Consecon
- Cobourg – Colborne – Western Northumberland County
Hazardous winter conditions likely today.
What: Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Snow mixing with ice pellets at times. Icy and slippery conditions.
When: Beginning this afternoon and continuing through this evening.
Additional information: The region lies on the eastern edge of where heavy snowfall is expected. Snowfall amounts are expected to drop off sharply towards the east. Travel will likely be challenging. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Allow extra time for travel.
