February 17, 2022 - Significant Weather Event
Please be advised that the Township of McNaB/Braeside has declared a Significant Weather Event, effective 2pm today (Thursday, February 17th) and until further notice, that will impact travel and services throughout the municipality.
This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
Please continue to monitor alerts from Environment Canada regarding the Winter Storm Warning in effect for our area:
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7:13 AM EST Thursday 17 February 2022
Snowfall warning in effect for:
• Renfrew - Arnprior - Calabogie
Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.
Hazards:
Snow, at times heavy, this afternoon through Friday morning. Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm possible.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Icy and slippery surfaces.
When:
This afternoon through Friday morning.
Discussion:
A low pressure system is expected to track just south of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario tonight which will bring a messy mix of wintry precipitation to southern Ontario. Rain is expected to transition to snow late this morning or early this afternoon. This snow however is expected to be patchy before intensifying this evening. The snow is expected to end early Friday morning.
As the track of the low pressure system remains uncertain, precipitation timing and amounts may change.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. 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.
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.