Whipping winds combined with snow and rain could make driving difficult in the London region on Friday afternoon and evening, Environment Canada warned.
Whipping winds combined with snow and rain could make driving difficult in the London region on Friday afternoon and evening, Environment Canada warned.
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The national weather agency issued an advisory for London and other parts of Southwestern Ontario, saying heavy snowfall and strong winds could lead to poor visibility on roads.
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The advisory, in effect for parts of Middlesex, Huron and Oxford counties, says some areas could see between five and 10 centimeters of snow and wind gusts reaching up to 70 kilometers/hour.
“Snow is forecast to begin late (Friday) afternoon and will quickly become heavy at times, before transitioning to periods of rain tonight as temperatures rise above freezing,” Environment Canada said.
“Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Avoid travel if possible. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.”
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The advisory comes amid a cold spell gripping large parts of Canada and the United States this week. An arctic air mass moving east across Ontario and bringing sub-zero temperatures is expected to arrive in the London region this weekend. Forecasters are calling for daytime highs hovering around -10 C and overnight lows will dropping to -20 C next week.
“Next week is definitely going to be cold,” Environment Canada meteorologist Steve Flisfeder said in a Thursday interview. “As it stands currently, it does look like it will last through most of next week.”
This weekend’s forecast calls for daytime temperatures hovering around -1 C both Saturday and Sunday and nighttime lows of -8 C and -13 C, respectively.
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