Environment Canada has issued its second winter storm warning for Oakville in the same week, expected to begin this afternoon, Feb. 15, 2025.
The winter storm warning is also in effect for most of southern and midwestern Ontario.
EC's reports says there will be a "Highly impactful winter storm this weekend."
Total snowfall accumulations of 25 to 35 cm are expected, while locally higher amounts are possible over the Niagara Escarpment and Dundalk Highlands.
Peak snowfall rates will be of 3 to 6 cm per hour, in addition to "significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow."
While the snow will begin today, Saturday, the heaviest snow is expected Sunday, Feb. 16.
"A potent low pressure system will bring another impactful winter storm to the area. Periods of snow will begin this afternoon bringing general snowfall amounts up to 10 cm by late this evening. Snow may become lighter tonight, with a risk of freezing drizzle near the Golden Horseshoe."
EC also says that "conditions will rapidly deteriorate Sunday morning as a more significant area of snow and blowing snow arrives. An additional 15 to 25 cm is likely. 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.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/.
In all, the winter storm warning has been issued for:
- Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County, Ont.
- Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region, Ont.
- Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham, Ont.
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale, Ont.
- Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus, Ont.
- Halton Hills - Milton, Ont.
- Burlington - Oakville, Ont.
- St. Catharines - Grimsby - Northern Niagara Region, Ont.
- Hamilton, Ont.
- Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo, Ont.
- Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County, Ont.
- Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County, Ont.
- Waterloo - Wellington, Ont. (046400)
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.