Winter Storm Warning For Brockville, Prescott, Merrickville-Wolford, North Grenville, Westport and Charleston Lake Area for Tonight into Saturday

Brockville – The winter storm is expected to hit our area this evening into Saturday with heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 10 to 20 cm and peak snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per hour.

As well, as strong wind gusts resulting in significantly reduced visibility in blowing snow.

Snow is forecast to begin early this evening and will quickly become heavy at times, before transitioning to periods of rain tonight as temperatures rise to just above freezing. Strong southeasterly winds gusting up to 70 km/h will combine with this heavy snow to cause significantly reduced visibility at times.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

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.