We’re prepping for a potential storm.
Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Alert for the area:
“A low pressure system is expected to bring snow and freezing rain to the region on Wednesday. There remains some uncertainty with the track of this system as such, snowfall amounts and areas affected could change.
“Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Some travel delays are possible. Local utility outages are possible. Property or tree damage is possible.
“Allow extra time for travel.”
Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this week, per Environment Canada:
| Date | Detailed Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High plus 3. UV index 2 or low. |
| Tonight | Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 6 overnight. |
| Wed, 18 Feb | Snow or ice pellets with risk of freezing rain. Snow and ice pellet amount possibly reaching 15 cm. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 9. UV index 1 or low. |
| Night | Periods of freezing rain or snow. Low minus 3. |
| Thu, 19 Feb | Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. High zero. |
| Night | Cloudy. Low minus 1. |
| Fri, 20 Feb | Cloudy with 70 percent chance of snow or rain. High plus 2. |
| Night | Cloudy with 60 percent chance of snow. Low minus 6. |
| Sat, 21 Feb | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. High minus 1. |
| Night | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 7. |
| Sun, 22 Feb | Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. High minus 2. |
| Night | Cloudy. Low minus 9. |
| Mon, 23 Feb | A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 4. |
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