A special weather statement has been issued for the London and Middlesex County area ahead of anticipated snowfall on Friday that could bring around 10 to 15 centimetres of accumulation to the southwestern Ontario region.
The advisory, which was also in place for Elgin County, Lambton County, Norfolk County, and Oxford County as of mid-Wednesday afternoon, says a system of snow will move through the region beginning Friday morning.
“The snow should begin to taper over extreme southwestern Ontario by early Friday evening, then end from west to east Friday night,” the advisory said, adding that morning and evening commutes will likely both be affected.
“Given some remaining uncertainty in the track of the system, some adjustments to forecast snow amounts may be required as the event draws nearer.”
Environment Canada says visibility on the roads may be reduced at times as the snow comes down, and surfaces may become icy and slippery.
Friday’s anticipated snow will come exactly a week after a winter storm rolled across southern Ontario bringing heavy snow, strong winds and even thunder and lightning in some areas.
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Environment Canada’s short-term forecast, issued around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, says a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 3 C is expected Thursday, with mainly cloudy skies in the evening along with a low of -3 C, feeling like -10 C.
Snow, wind and a high of -2 C are expected Friday, with cloudy skies, a 60 per cent chance of flurries, and a low of -4 C in the evening, the forecast says.
Saturday is expected to bring cloudy skies and a high of zero, while the early forecast for Sunday calls for a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 1 C.
The average high for this time of year is 2.3 C.
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