A significant winter storm is headed our way that could dump up to 40 centimetres of snow to some areas.
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for most of Simcoe-Muskoka, where we could see about 10-15cms by the end of Monday, while a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the several other areas including: Orillia, Washago, Innisfil, Angus, Haliburton, Toronto, Niagara and the Ottawa regions with 30-40 cms possible.
Environment Canada says snow will fall heavily at times, with rates of a few centimetres per hour possible.
Winds are also expected to gust up to 50 km/hr, causing poor visibility on the roads due to blowing snow.
Motorists should give themselves plenty of extra time to get to their destination and adjust their driving habits to the conditions.
This dangerous winter storm called “Izzy” by The Weather Channel has already swept through parts of the U.S. Southeast, knocking out power to tens of thousands of customers in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida, while highway patrols responded to hundreds of vehicle accidents, and a tornado is believed to have ripped through a trailer park in Florida.
For the latest forecast and weather warnings from Environment Canada, please click here.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, please click here.
Heavy snowfall forecasted tonight and tomorrow. Reconsider nonessential travel. If you do head out, #SlowDown, increase following distance, turn on full headlighting system, take your time and drive to conditions. #ONStorm ^gp https://t.co/G7C0JbVEgo
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) January 16, 2022
Public Weather Alerts for Ontario – south: Tonight through Monday evening – Heavy snow starting tonight will significantly impact Monday commutes. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Extreme Cold Warnings continue. https://t.co/xqvoW06mEm #ONStorm pic.twitter.com/t2OkwOTSkO
— 511Ontario (@511Ontario) January 16, 2022
A major winter storm is approaching Southern Ontario from the United States. Folks should consider delay of travel until the winter storm is past if at all possible. For the latest information, please consult https://t.co/CaOG1Q4PUX pic.twitter.com/E1CUjXCKvX
— ECCC Weather Ontario (@ECCCWeatherON) January 16, 2022
A major winter storm is on its way for tonight and Monday across much of Southern Ontario. You should consider changing travel plans accordingly. Please refer to latest alerts at https://t.co/fCyG9zTcBJ pic.twitter.com/TiyqGj0Dw2
— ECCC Weather Ontario (@ECCCWeatherON) January 17, 2022