A winter storm watch issued March 30 has now been upgraded to a warning.
Environment Canada is cautioning people in the Greater Sudbury to expect significantly reduced visibility due to heavy snow and blowing snow and snowfall accumulations of 15 to 30 cm, tonight and into Saturday. There could be peak snowfall rates up to 8 cm/hr possible as well as a risk of freezing rain.
They predict a brief break in the precipitation this evening before a second and much stronger system moves in tonight. Heavy snow and blowing snow will develop and significantly reduce visibility, creating dangerous travel conditions. Snow may mix with ice pellets or freezing rain at times tonight.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.
Environment Canada recommends that Sudburians prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
