Ontario braces for up to 50 cm of snow this weekend as Environment Canada issues severe weather warning

thestar.com November 28, 2024, 11:01 PM UTC

Parts of Ontario are expected to receive up to 50 centimeters of snow this weekend due to a severe weather warning from Environment Canada. Areas around Bracebridge, Parry Sound, and Huntsville are likely to be the most affected. The snow is forecasted to begin Friday morning and continue until Sunday night. While some regions may see 15-30 centimeters, others could exceed 50 centimeters by the end of the event. Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous, with rapid changes in weather. Environment Canada warns of potential road closures and power outages during this snow squall event.


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