A severe cold front is set to impact southern and central Ontario, bringing hazardous conditions late Monday into Tuesday
Ontario: Folks in southern and central Ontario need to brace themselves for some rough weather coming late Monday into Tuesday. A strong cold front is on its way, and it could really pack a punch.
Blowing snow is expected, which might lead to whiteout conditions in certain areas. Plus, with wind gusts hitting 90-100 km/h, power outages could be a real possibility. And let’s not forget about ice shoves on the lakeshores.
Make sure to keep an eye on the latest weather alerts and road conditions as this storm rolls in. It’s going to be a wild ride!
On Monday, a deep low-pressure system will be swirling over Hudson Bay, and as it moves, it’ll drag that cold front across Ontario and Quebec.
As for the weekend, the lake-effect snow should start to ease up on Sunday. But by Sunday evening, we’ll see more snow building up in northwestern Ontario as the low-pressure system develops.
By Monday morning, expect heavy, blowing snow with poor visibility across a large part of northern Ontario. These nasty conditions will shift into northeastern Ontario by the afternoon.
In Muskoka, localized blizzard conditions could hit, with winds reaching up to 60 km/h along Georgian Bay and even 70 km/h in southern Prince Edward County.
Come Tuesday, the cold front will push into southern Ontario early on, bringing gusty winds and bursts of heavy snowfall. If you’re commuting around the Greater Toronto Area, keep your eyes peeled for changing conditions.
Temperatures are going to drop significantly, plunging into the minus teens. For those near Georgian Bay, it’ll go from 0°C at midnight to below -15°C in just a few hours.
The combination of heavy snow and strong winds could catch drivers off-guard, so be careful out there. Some areas might see snowfall rates of 1-2 cm per hour.
With those strong winds, gusts over 90 km/h are likely, especially across the snowbelts. This could lead to localized power outages, so be prepared.
And let’s not forget about ice shoves. With plenty of ice on Lake Erie, strong winds and waves could push ice sheets inland. Warmer temperatures on Monday might weaken the ice, making it more likely to move.
Ice shoves can happen quickly, so if you’re near the shoreline, be cautious. Those ice sheets can stack up and create some pretty tall piles.