Orangeville and Dufferin County are under a snow squall warning.
Environment Canada is warning of brief, intense snowfall and blowing snow early Wednesday morning (Jan. 8) from frontal snow squalls.
“Areas of heavy snow and blowing snow are expected to continue early this morning. While snowfall accumulations should remain limited to 2 to 4 cm, heavy snow combined with blowing snow may result in hazardous travel.”
The national weather agency says you should prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
Winter storm expected Saturday
Environment Canada says a low pressure system will impact southern Ontario this weekend.
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 from east of Lake Huron to eastern Ontario. Significant ice accretion or build up is possible. Snow will affect areas east of Georgian Bay with significant snowfall amounts.”
The weather agency adds that there is still uncertainty as to which areas will be the most impacted with this system and that warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer.
Stay tuned to 101.5 myFM for the latest forecast.