Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement calling for “brief but intense” snowfall to hit the Quinte region beginning tonight.
The weather agency says in its statement that the snowfall is expected to begin tonight and continue until Tuesday afternoon.
Local snowfall amounts range from 4 to 10 centimetres of snow.
You can read the full alert below:
Brief but intense snowfall could affect road conditions and visibilities.
What: Local snowfall amounts of 4 to 10 cm. Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
When: Beginning this evening. Snowfall is expected to last into early Tuesday afternoon for areas near the St. Lawrence River.
Additional information: Snowfall will begin in the evening for areas near Georgian Bay before spreading into eastern Ontario overnight. Given that the heavy snow will be brief, the primary hazard will be significantly reduced visibility as opposed to snowfall accumulations. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Travel may be difficult. The Tuesday morning commute may be impacted.
