Severe Weather Alert

This Thursday night, a significant blast of winter weather is poised to envelop regions north of Toronto, with Environment Canada issuing a stark warning of a 'multi-day lake effect snow squall event'.

Affected Areas

Counties such as Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Haliburton, Owen Sound, and Tobermory are under snow squall warnings, with some areas anticipated to see snow accumulations exceeding 30 cm by Friday night.

Predictions and Warnings

Weather experts are issuing these warnings as an intense band of lake effect snow is predicted to impact parts of this region on Friday, potentially reaching even further inland towards Haliburton, where unusually high snowfall rates may occur.

In an advisory, the national weather agency elaborated, 'The latest analysis shows that this significant band of snow may shift southward on Friday night but will likely return to the area on Saturday.' This shifting snow band could create wildly variable snowfall amounts, with some locations possibly receiving more than 50 cm of snow by Sunday.

Additional Snow Squall Watches

Additionally, a snow squall watch is currently in effect for Orangeville, Grand Valley, and Southern Dufferin County, elevating concerns for residents and travelers in those areas.

Toronto's Weather Outlook

Meanwhile, while Toronto itself is not expected to be significantly impacted by this winter weather, the city might experience some flurries tonight and throughout the weekend.

Forecasters predict that Toronto could see light snowfall late Thursday evening, continuing into Friday and possibly lingering over the weekend.

Temperature Expectations

The temperature in Toronto will hover around a milder 5°C on Thursday, but expect a drop as the weekend approaches.

Safety Advisory

Stay safe and prepare for potentially treacherous travel conditions if you're heading north this weekend—winter has firmly arrived!