WINTER STORM WARNING
4:56 PM EST Monday 8 January 2024
Impactful winter storm late Tuesday into Wednesday.
Hazards:
10 to 20 cm of snow.
A few hours of freezing rain and ice pellets.
Hazardous travel conditions.Timing:
Late Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.Discussion:
Snow associated with a major winter storm is expected to arrive late Tuesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday morning. Snow will likely change to ice pellets or freezing rain Tuesday night. Several hours of freezing rain are possible, particularly in the Ottawa Valley.The amount of snow will depend on how quickly precipitation changes to ice pellets or freezing rain, although some locations may receive 10 to 20 cm of snow.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.
