orange warning - winter storm - in effect Hazardous winter storm expected. What: Total snowfall amounts of 30 to 50 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. When: Beginning tonight and ending from west to east through the day Friday. Additional information: Snow at times heavy will affect the area beginning tonight. In addition to the snow, strong northerly winds gusting as high as 70 km/h are expected to develop on Thursday easing through the day on Friday. The strong winds will cause blowing snow that could lead to near zero visibility at times in combination with the heavy snowfall. There is still some uncertainty with the low pressure system's track and therefore the swath of heaviest snow. Total snowfall amounts of 30 to 50 cm are possible with the potential for local amounts exceeding 50 cm. ### Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts. Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.
