Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning across Chatham-Kent, as total amounts of 15 to 20 cm of snow is expected.
“Snowstorm on the way for Friday,” Environment Canada officials stated.
“A disturbance brewing over the Southern Plains States is expected to move towards Southwestern Ontario tonight and Friday, and will bring a significant snowfall with it.”
Forecasters say the snow is expected to arrive overnight and continue through Friday into Friday night.
Widespread total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm are expected across the region from this snowstorm.
Driving conditions will quickly deteriorate after the snow arrives overnight.
Both the morning and afternoon commutes will be affected.
Motorists should adjust travel plans accordingly.
The snow is expected to become lighter and more intermittent later on Friday night.
“Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow,” Environment Canada officials stated.
“Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.”
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to ec.cpio-tempetes-ospc-storms.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
