Markdale, Ontario, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Snow squalls Monday into Tuesday.

What:
Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Total snowfall amounts approaching 25 cm.

When:
Monday morning into Tuesday.

Additional information:
A colder air mass in the wake of a departing low pressure system is expected to result in the development of lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron. Widespread blowing snow is expected to be the primary concern as northwesterly wind gusts of 70 km/h or greater are expected. Snowfall totals near 25 cm are also possible by Tuesday morning.

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Travel may be extremely hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Significant freezing rain expected today.

What:
Freezing rain leading to icy surfaces.
Ice accretion or build-up of 5 to 15 mm on some surfaces.

When:
Beginning near noon and ending this evening.
  
Additional information:
Freezing rain is expected to begin near noon and change over to rain late this afternoon or evening as temperatures climb above the freezing mark.

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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect. Local utility outages are possible. Property or tree damage due to the weight of ice is possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

What:
Total rain and freezing rain amounts of 15 to 30 mm.

When:
Beginning near noon and ending early Monday morning. 

Additional information:
Freezing rain will begin near noon and transition to rain this evening. Rain and freezing rain will be heavy at times through the afternoon and evening. The rain will ease early Monday morning.

If possible, clear storm drains of snow and ice.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Strong winds expected on Monday. 

What: 
Strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. 

When: 
Beginning Monday morning and easing Monday evening. 

Additional information. 
Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop Monday morning 
with the passage of a strong cold front. The winds will ease through 
Monday evening as they shift around to the northwest. Areas that will receive ice accretion from freezing rain will be most vulnerable.

Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, 
branches or soft shelters is possible. Some property damage is 
possible. Secure loose objects.

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.