Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for our region. ( Town of Parry Sound / Rosseau/ Killbear Park – Huntsville/ Baysville
5-15 cm of snow and ice pellets along with a risk of freezing rain is expected this weekend.
Snow will begin Friday overnight and last into Sunday.
This precipitation is a result of an approaching Texas low that will spread precipitation across a large portion of southern Ontario and parts of northeastern Ontario beginning Friday overnight. Areas east of Georgian Bay will see a wintry mix of snow, ice pellets, and a risk of freezing rain. At this point, a general range of 5 to 15 cm of snow and ice pellets seems reasonable with a risk of freezing rain. Up to 20 cm of snow is possible in places like Huntsville and Parry Sound.
Hazards:
5 to 15 cm of snow and ice pellets; up to 20 cm may be possible for places like Parry Sound and Huntsville.
Poor road conditions due to accumulating snow and possible freezing rain.
Timing:
Snow will begin Friday overnight and last into Sunday.
Snowfall warnings will be considered as the event draws nearer.
As well a special weather statement has been issued for Bayfield Inlet/ Dunchurch and South River / Burk’s Falls.
10-25 cm of snow is expected this weekend.
Hazards:
10 to 25 cm of snow
Poor road conditions due to accumulating snow
Timing:
Snow will begin Saturday morning and last into Sunday. The heaviest snow is expected Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.