Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement in Chatham-Kent, as a significant winter storm is expected Monday into Wednesday.
“A low pressure system is expected to track just east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario on Monday bringing rain, snow and strong winds throughout Southern Ontario,” forecasters say.
“This low pressure system is expected to remain over Southern Ontario until late Wednesday.”
Precipitation is expected to begin Monday morning mainly as rain, however, rain may be mixed with snow at times, Environment Canada officials say.
“Rain is then expected to change to snow Monday afternoon or evening with snow continuing into Wednesday,” forecasters say.
“Snowfall amounts near 5 to 10 cm are possible by Tuesday morning. Additional snowfall amounts for Tuesday are fairly uncertain at this time, however amounts near 15 cm are possible.”
Strong northwesterly winds gusting near 70 km/h are also possible Monday night and Tuesday near Lake Huron, forecasters added.
“Difficult travel conditions are expected as snow covered and icy roads are possible, particularly Monday night into Tuesday,” forecasters say.
“Several transitions between rain and snow are possible throughout this event. Precipitation associated with this low pressure system is expected to move east of the area Wednesday.”
Officials are encouraging people to continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
