Environment Canada Issues Winter Warning Update !
Environment Canada upgraded Omemee area from a winter weather watch to a winter storm warning at 3:26 pm. Earlier today Omemee Policing Committee warned Winter Weather is on its way.Both Peterborough to the East, and Lindsay to the west have been upgraded to winter storm warnings. You can watch the weather as it unfolds around us on the Weather Underground link below. Provided you still have power. Get your candles ready!
The big question in the kids minds will be are the buses running tomorrow? Bookmark this post and watch for updates. Here are the latest Winter Storm warnings from Environment Canada.
Winter Storm Warning Apr 10,2013
Lindsay - Southern Kawartha Lakes-Peterborough City - Lakefield - Southern Peterborough County3:32 PM EDT Wednesday 10 April 2013
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| Omemee Weather Map 4:30 pm Apr10 2013 Dark GreenAreas Show Severe Weather See Omemee Weather Animation |
Thursday:
Ice pellets mixed with some snow are expected to develop on Thursday in the warned regions and generally change to freezing rain later Thursday or Thursday night. It may very well fall heavy at times.
Potential Winter Storm Hazards
Poor travel conditions are expected over the duration of this event. In particular, the Thursday afternoon commute may be challenging with icy conditions on untreated roads. Of greater concern is the risk of widespread power outages due to downed tree limbs and power lines due to significant ice accumulation combined with northeast winds gusting to 60 km/h. There is a risk that this could be a major ice storm for an appreciable swath of Southern Ontario.
Friday Looking Better
It should taper off by Friday morning with temperatures rising above freezing. There is still some uncertainty as to the extent of the cold air. This will have an impact on how much falls as ice pellets versus freezing rain. Freezing rain will have a higher impact with power outages and slippery roads and sidewalks. But the expected 5 to 10 cm of ice pellets will also be problematic for travellers.
Source:Environment Canada -Weather Warnings Southern Ontario
Source:Environment Canada -Weather Warnings Southern Ontario
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