Environment Canada is expecting a major winter storm in Milton and the surrounding area.
It has issued a Winter Storm Watch that will start Thursday. The warning is calling for wind gusts of 90 to 100 km/h creating widespread blowing snow which will significantly reduce visibility. Snowfall amounts of 5 to 15 cm are expected by early Saturday morning. Residents can also expect a flash freeze producing icy and slippery surfaces.
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
Precipitation is expected to begin as rain or snow late Thursday afternoon or early Thursday evening before transitioning to rain for many areas Thursday night. Temperatures are expected to plummet on Friday morning leading to a potential flash freeze. Rapidly falling temperatures will be accompanied by damaging winds along with snow heavy at times. Extensive blowing snow will develop Friday morning. Very cold wind chills are expected to develop on Friday and persist into the weekend.
Avoid travel if possible. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits, click here.
