From Environment Canada
Thursday 17 February 2022
Rainfall warning in effect for:
Southern Niagara Region
Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
Hazard:
Rain. Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 35 mm possible by this evening.
When:
Through this afternoon.
Discussion:
Rain is expected to continue through this afternoon. The rain will transition to freezing rain or ice pellets this afternoon or early this evening as temperatures fall. Precipitation is then expected to transition to snow this evening and persist overnight.
A Winter weather travel advisory is also in effect for tonight.
Impacts:
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
Thursday 17 February 2022
Weather advisory in effect for:
Southern Niagara Region
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for tonight.
Hazards:
Snow, at times heavy, this evening through Friday morning. Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm possible.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Icy and slippery surfaces.
When:
This evening through Friday morning.
Discussion:
A low pressure system is expected to track just south of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario tonight which will bring a messy mix of wintry precipitation to southern Ontario. Rain is expected to transition to snow this evening. Freezing rain and ice pellets are also possible this afternoon and early this evening during the transition. A Rainfall Warning is also in effect for today.
As the track of the low pressure system remains uncertain, precipitation timing and amounts may change.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, https://www.twitter.com/
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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