
Up to 25 cm expected in Kingston area
A Snowfall Warning is in effect for Kingston, Odessa and the Frontenac Islands, with up to 25 cm of snow expected by Thursday afternoon.
Snow, at times heavy, will begin this evening, with peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour overnight. The heaviest snow is expected to fall early Thursday morning, creating poor visibility and hazardous road conditions.
Commuters should prepare for significant impacts on the Thursday morning drive. Snow may mix with ice pellets near Lake Ontario before tapering off in the afternoon.
Travel is expected to be difficult due to rapidly accumulating snow. Public Safety Canada urges residents to have an emergency kit with essentials like water, food, medicine, and a flashlight. More information is available at getprepared.gc.ca.
Drivers should plan ahead, drive cautiously, and allow extra time to reach their destinations.