3:59 PM EDT Tuesday 05 April 2016
Special weather statement in effect for:
Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County
A low pressure system from the west is expected to bring a significant April snowfall to the area beginning overnight tonight then continuing into Wednesday. Snow is expected to be heavy at times in some areas on Wednesday. Current indications suggest possible snowfall accumulation of 5 to 10 cm by Wednesday evening.
There is still some uncertainty regarding the exact track of the low which will affect the location of the heaviest snow. Hence, 10 to 15 cm of snow is not completely out of the question in a few localities.
The snow is expected to change over to a few millimetres of rain Wednesday night as a warm front from the low moves through, introducing milder air and making temperatures rise a few degrees above freezing.
There is still some uncertainty regarding the exact location of the heaviest snow. Environment Canada will continue to closely monitor this developing situation and warnings may be issued as the details become more certain. Snowfall warnings are in effect from near Parry Sound northward into Northeastern Ontario where snowfall amounts of 15 cm or more are expected.
Driving conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly after the snow arrives. Motorists should be prepared for a return to hazardous winter driving conditions from accumulating snow and low visibility in heavy snow and adjust travel plans accordingly.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports to #ONStorm.