Weather Alerts for: Windsor - Leamington - Essex County
Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: #YQG #OnStorm
1:41 PM EST Monday 17 February 2025
Windsor - Leamington - Essex County
A period of very cold windchills is expected.

What:
Wind chill values near minus 30.

When:
Tonight into Tuesday morning.

Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.

Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.

Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.

Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.

If it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside. ...read more

Weather Alerts for: Windsor - Leamington - Essex County
Winter Storm Warning in effect for: #YQG #OnStorm
3:21 AM EST Sunday 16 February 2025
Windsor - Leamington - Essex County
Winter storm this weekend.

What:
Additional snowfall accumulations of 7 to 15 cm.
Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Slippery surfaces and light ice build-up from freezing drizzle.

When:
Ending this afternoon. The heaviest snow is expected this morning. For regions east of Lake Huron, snow squalls will develop this evening.

Additional information:
Periods of freezing drizzle or drizzle at time mixed with light snow will linger before conditions deteriorate this morning as a more significant area of snow and blowing snow arrives. Latest analysis suggests that snowfall accumulations will be less than initially forecast. Travel is not recommended.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. ...read more

Weather Alerts for: Windsor - Leamington - Essex County
Winter Storm Warning in effect for: #YQG #OnStorm
6:44 PM EST Saturday 15 February 2025
Windsor - Leamington - Essex County
Highly impactful winter storm this weekend.

What:
Total snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25 cm.
Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 6 cm per hour.
Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Slippery surfaces and light ice build-up from freezing rain or freezing drizzle.

When:
Continuing tonight and ending Sunday evening. The heaviest snow is expected Sunday.

Additional information:
Periods of freezing drizzle or drizzle at time mixed with light snow will linger across the region tonight until the second wave of snow moves in Sunday morning.

Conditions will rapidly deteriorate Sunday morning as a more significant area of snow and blowing snow arrives. An additional 10 to 20 cm is likely. Freezing rain or ice pellets may mix in with snow at times on Sunday, especially for areas near Lake Erie, which will impact total snowfall accumulations. Travel will be hazardous and is not recommended, particularly on Sunday.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
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Weather Alerts for: Windsor - Leamington - Essex County
Winter Storm Warning in effect for: #YQG #OnStorm
4:22 AM EST Saturday 15 February 2025
Windsor - Leamington - Essex County
Highly impactful winter storm this weekend.

What:
Total snowfall accumulations of 20 to 30 cm.
Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 6 cm per hour.
Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Slippery surfaces and light ice build-up from freezing rain or freezing drizzle.

When:
Beginning this morning and ending Sunday evening. The heaviest snow is expected Sunday.

Additional information:
A potent low pressure system will bring another impactful winter storm to the area. Periods of snow, at times mixed with freezing drizzle, will begin this morning bringing general snowfall amounts up to 10 cm by late this evening. Snow may become lighter tonight with a risk of freezing drizzle.

Conditions will rapidly deteriorate Sunday morning as a more significant area of snow and blowing snow arrives. An additional 10 to 20 cm is likely. Freezing rain or ice pellets may mix in with snow at times on Sunday, especially for areas near Lake Erie, which will impact total snowfall accumulations. Travel will be hazardous and is not recommended, particularly on Sunday.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
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