Warnings
Caledon
1:59 PM EST Monday 06 January 2014
Wind chill warning for
Caledon continued
Extreme wind chills from minus 35 to minus 40 tonight and Tuesday morning.
In the wake of the storm, cold brisk winds are expected to produce widespread dangerous wind chills of minus 30 to minus 35 beginning late today. Wind chills can reach minus 35 to minus 40 overnight tonight and Tuesday morning.
Extreme caution is advised for people heading outdoors. Exposed skin may freeze in less than 5 minutes.
Moreover, it is also suggested to help prevent freezing of pipes in buildings, one could turn on the lowest tap in the house and let it run as a pencil-thin stream or fast drip while keeping indoor temperatures a little warmer at night.
Wind chills will improve slowly on Tuesday.
A rapidly intensifying winter storm centre from Texas has moved into Southern Quebec this morning.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor this evolving situation and update warnings accordingly.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
Caledon
1:59 PM EST Monday 06 January 2014
Blizzard warning for
Caledon continued
Dangerous blizzard conditions later today and tonight.
Strengthening northwesterly winds are quickly blasting in bitterly cold Arctic air today in the wake of an intense winter storm that is moving across Southern Quebec. Flurries off Lake Huron and Georgian Bay will intensify into frequent strong snow squalls by this afternoon across the regions. Many of the snow squalls will extend quite far inland as the winds become quite strong and gusty. Local snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 cm are quite possible in snow squalls by Tuesday morning.
A combination of the dangerous snow squalls with extreme wind chills of minus 35 to minus 40 will produce frequent blizzard conditions this afternoon and tonight. Frequent to widespread very low to nil visibilities with near whiteout conditions are expected especially in exposed areas.
The combination of a fresh heavy snowfall from last night’s storm with intense snow squalls today and bitter wind chills poses a life-threatening risk for anyone outside for any duration, or stranded in vehicles if roads become snow-blocked. Travellers need to ensure they have an adequate car emergency kit and ample fuel if travelling any distance.
The blizzard conditions will slowly ease somewhat on Tuesday although the snow squalls and blowing snow are likely to continue in many areas.
A rapidly intensifying winter storm centre from Texas has moved into Southern Quebec this morning.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor this evolving situation and update warnings accordingly.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
Watches
Caledon
3:49 AM EST Monday 06 January 2014
Snow squall watch for
Caledon continued
Dangerous snow squalls developing Monday producing near blizzard conditions. Combined with extreme wind chills, this may become potentially life-threatening if anyone becomes stranded in vehicles on snow-blocked highways.
In the wake of the storm centre, bitterly cold west to northwest winds will result in the development of intense snow squalls southeast of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are forecast over a large area Monday as the winds carry the squalls far inland and are forecast to shift during the day. Very low visibilities are likely with near whiteout conditions under the most intense snow bands.
These cold brisk winds are expected to produce widespread dangerous wind chills of minus 30 to minus 35 beginning late Monday. The combination of a fresh heavy snowfall from tonight’s storm with intense snow squalls on Monday with bitter wind chills poses a life-threatening risk for anyone outside for any duration, or stranded in vehicles if roads become snow-blocked. Travellers need to ensure they have an adequate car emergency kit and ample fuel if travelling any distance.
As a result of this dangerous weather situation, blizzard warnings are being considered for many of these regions.
A rapidly intensifying winter storm centre from Texas has reached the Peterborough area and will track northeast reaching the Renfrew area by early Monday morning.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor this evolving situation and update warnings accordingly.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
