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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