Snowfall warning, winter weather travel advisory in effect for ...

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning and winter weather travel advisory for southern Kawarthas region for Friday (March 22).

The snowfall warning is in effect for Northumberland County and the winter weather travel advisory is in effect for southern Peterborough County and southern Kawartha Lakes.

In Northumberland County, light snow is expected to begin Friday morning and intensify late in the afternoon or evening, with snowfall amounts near 15 cm expected and peak snowfall rates of 2 cm per hour possible, before tapering off from west to east late Friday night.

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This snow may have a significant impact on the evening commute in urban areas. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

In southern Peterborough County and southern Kawartha Lakes, light snow is expected to begin Friday afternoon and intensify in the evening, with snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm expected, before tapering off from west to east late Friday night or early Saturday morning.

Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.

The good news is that any snow won’t stick around, with the weekend forecast calling for sunny skies and temperatures above freezing.