UPDATE: Snow, ice pellets and freezing rain likely late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday

Brockville – A Special Weather Statement for Brockville, Prescott, Mallorytown, and Gananoque. Snow, ice pellets and freezing rain are likely late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday.

Significant snowfall associated with a low-pressure system is possible for the area beginning late Wednesday afternoon. Confidence in the exact track of the low-pressure system is uncertain at this point, but snow will likely transition to freezing rain or rain late Wednesday night or Thursday morning.

Snowfall amounts possibly exceeding 15 cm. Poor visibility in heavy snow. Risk of freezing rain.

If the track of the low-pressure system shifts farther south, precipitation will remain predominantly snow, and significantly higher amounts will be possible.

Regardless of the track of the weather system, hazardous travel conditions are likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Motorists are urged to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.