A special weather statement has been issued in Chatham-Kent, as a significant winter storm is expected on Saturday.
“A low pressure system will impact southern Ontario this weekend,” forecasters say.
“Rain, freezing rain, and snow are all possible with this system. Significant rainfall amounts are expected for areas north of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Freezing rain is expected to affect most areas east of Lake Huron and eastern Ontario. Significant ice accretion or build up is possible. Snow will affect areas east of Georgian Bay with significant snowfall amounts.”
Travel is expected to be impacted, Environment Canada officials said.
“There is still uncertainty as to which areas will be the most impacted with this system,” forecasters say.
“The Ontario Storm Prediction Centre will be closely monitoring the situation. Warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer.”
Environment Canada officials are asking people to monitor alerts and forecasts issued.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
