Alerts issued as cold weather and 'major' snowstorm head for southern Ontario
Enjoy it while you can, Torontonians.
With sunny skies and a high of -5 C, it may not feel too bad today — but the city has once again declared an extreme cold alert.
The warning comes as Environment Canada predicts the mercury will drop to a chilly -16 C by nightfall.
The city’s alert — declared when Environment Canada predicts a temperature of -15 C or lower — prompts extra support services throughout the city. The city’s homeless shelters are asked to relax any service restrictions they may have, and a total of 171 shelter spaces are added.
If you’re hoping the winter weather will blow over, don’t hold your breath.
Environment Canada has also issued a special weather statement, warning of a “major” winter snowstorm hitting southern Ontario Tuesday.
The weather office says a low pressure system will make its way over the lower lakes, bringing between 20 to 30 centimeters of heavy snowfall.
The storm, expected to affect all of the GTA and more, will likely begin Tuesday night and taper off by Wednesday afternoon.
Wendy Gillis, Staff Reporter
And are we right about this or just the sensationalizing that the media does? It is so strange - more technical equipment and software and they get it less accurate than in the 50's. You statement made me lave for Florida a day earlier so i really don't care if it snows - it is just that i would like it right now and then.
Posted by: K D Butler | 01/30/2011 at 06:23 PM
Let's thank the Liberals for taxing electricity and heating fuels and for doubling the price of both.
If it had not been for the Liberals making the price of heating my home too expensive, I would not have left.
Thanks again Dalton.
Posted by: Eve | 01/30/2011 at 06:26 PM
Centimetres, not centimeters.
Posted by: Pete G | 01/30/2011 at 09:26 PM
Can you please tell me where you got this information? I went to the Environment Canada website and there is absolutely no mention of a potential snowstorm this week? I even clicked on the forecast link on your site and again, no snowstorm warning. Light snow does not equal to major snowstorm.
Posted by: LK1975 | 01/30/2011 at 11:25 PM
There is a section under the special weather statements section. Click on that, and you'll get this weather statement. -
WOCN11 CWTO 310307
Special weather statement
Issued by Environment Canada Ontario region.
10:07 PM EST Sunday 30 January 2011.
Special weather statement issued for..
City of Toronto
Windsor - Essex - Chatham-Kent
Sarnia - Lambton
Elgin
London - Middlesex
Simcoe - Delhi - Norfolk
Dunnville - Caledonia - Haldimand
Oxford - Brant
Niagara
City of Hamilton
Halton - Peel
York - Durham
Huron - Perth
Waterloo - Wellington
Dufferin - Innisfil
Barrie - Orillia - Midland
Belleville - Quinte - Northumberland
Kingston - Prince Edward
Peterborough - Kawartha Lakes
Stirling - Tweed - South Frontenac
Brockville - Leeds and Grenville.
..Threat for Major snowstorm Tuesday night and Wednesday..
A low pressure system is forecast to develop over Texas on Monday and
then track northeastward to pass just south of the lower lakes as a
major winter storm Wednesday.
Meanwhile periods of light snow are expected to develop over many
regions Monday night or Tuesday. A lake effect snow band could also
affect areas near the west end of Lake Ontario Tuesday morning.
The heavy snow associated with the major storm will overspread the
region Tuesday night then taper off Wednesday afternoon.
Potential widespread snowfall amounts will be in the order of 20 to
30 cm with local higher accumulations as well as blowing and drifting
snow.
Listen for further statements. Additional information
may also be found by consulting the latest public forecast.
The next public forecast will be issued by 5 AM.
Posted by: Donna | 01/31/2011 at 12:41 AM