A special weather statement is in effect.
Flurries ending early this morning then cloudy with a 30 percent chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. A few flurries beginning late this afternoon. Local blowing snow late this afternoon. Wind gusting to 50 km/h this afternoon. High minus 4.
A few flurries ending early in the morning tomorrow then clearing. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late in the afternoon. High minus 12.
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries on Sunday. High minus 8.
Here are the details of the special weather statement issued by Environment Canada:
5:24 AM EST Friday 15 December 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
Lake effect flurries are expected to become heavier at times this morning as another Alberta clipper sails across the region.
While brief snow squalls are possible at times, local snowfall amounts will generally be limited to 10 cm or less.
Strong and gusty winds will result in occasional blowing snow today and into tonight, especially in exposed areas near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
Poor winter driving conditions due to occasional low visibility in blowing snow or bursts of heavier snow are expected. Motorists should allow extra time to reach their destination.
The lake effect snow activity is expected to diminish Saturday as a high pressure ridge arrives in the wake of the Alberta Clipper.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.