Update at 9:20 p.m. – A snowfall warning remains in place across Chatham-Kent.
Here is the latest information from Environment Canada:
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.
Hazards:
– Snow with total accumulations of 15 to 20 cm are expected by Thursday morning.
– Snowfall rates may reach up to 2 cm per hour at times.
– Reduced visibilities due to snow.
Timing:
– Now through tonight.
Discussion:
Snow is expected to continue through tonight and should accumulate as temperatures slowly drop. Additional lighter snowfall is expected on Thursday, however there is still some uncertainty regarding the associated additional snowfall amounts.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. 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. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.
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.
Update at 3:55 p.m. – A snowfall warning has been downgraded from a winter storm warning that was previously in effect.
Here is the latest from Environment Canada: Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.
Hazards:
– Snow with total accumulations of 15 to 20 cm are expected by Thursday morning.
– Snowfall rates may reach up to 2 cm per hour at times.
– Reduced visibilities due to snow.
Timing:
– Through tonight.
Discussion:
Due to mild temperatures throughout the afternoon, significant snowfall accumulations have not occurred. Snow is expected to continue through tonight and should accumulate as temperatures slowly drop. Additional lighter snowfall is expected on Thursday, however there is still some uncertainty regarding the associated additional snowfall amounts.
This Snowfall Warning has been downgraded from a Winter Storm Warning that was previously in effect.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. 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. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.
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.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service say conditions are deteriorating:
Roads and weather conditions across CK are quickly deteriorating. If you must travel, please use caution. If you can, please stay home. pic.twitter.com/aGhz27AegV
— Chatham-Kent Police (@CKPSMedia) February 2, 2022
Update at 11:24 a.m. – A winter storm warning remains in effect across Chatham-Kent
Here is the latest from Environment Canada: Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Hazards:
– Snow with total accumulations of 20 to 30 cm are expected by Thursday morning.
– Snowfall rates may reach up to 2 cm per hour at times.
– Reduced visibilities due to snow and local blowing snow.
Timing:
– Through tonight.
Discussion:
Snow is expected to continue through tonight. Additional lighter snowfall is expected on Thursday, however there is still some uncertainty regarding the associated additional snowfall amounts.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. 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. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
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.
Original story: Environment Canada officials say hazardous winter conditions are expected today, February 2, 2022, as a winter storm warning remains in place across Chatham-Kent.
Snow with total accumulations of 20 to 30 cm are expected by Thursday morning and snowfall rates may reach up to 2 cm per hour at times.
Reduced visibilities due to snow and local blowing snow are also expected, forecasters say.
The expected timing is this morning through tonight.
“Rain showers will transition to snow this morning,” Environment Canada officials say.
“Snow is then expected to continue through tonight. There is still some uncertainty regarding additional snowfall amounts on Thursday. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. 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. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.”
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.
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials say as Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the area, they would like to remind everyone that winter weather can be unpredictable at times, which means that driving slowly and staying in control can help you stay safe on the roads.
The police have offered the following safety tips while driving:
– Slow Down – most winter collisions happen because drivers are going too fast for the road conditions.
– Don’t use cruise control on wet, snowy, or icy pavement – it reduces your reaction time and vehicle control
– Steer gently – hard braking or quick acceleration may cause you to skid (if you do skid – steer in the direction you want to go)
– Give space – it takes longer to stop on slippery roads, so give yourself extra space between other vehicles.
For more winter driving safety tips, click here.
