Happy Friday!
A Blowing Snow Advisory is in effect for the area:
“A low pressure system will push into the region on Friday which will bring snow across the areas with 4 to 8 cm possible by Friday evening. Strong northwesterly winds will develop behind the low which will lead to widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility. Visibility may even be near zero for wind-prone and exposed areas.
“Very cold wind chills are also expected to develop Friday night into Saturday morning.
“Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle such as extra blankets and jumper cables.
‘Travel will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Road closures are possible.
“Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. If you become lost or stranded, remain where you are until conditions improve. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle.”
Here is your Orangeville forecast for this weekend and the start of next week, per Environment Canada:
| Today | Snow. Risk of snow squalls late this afternoon. Blowing snow late this afternoon. Amount 5 cm. Wind becoming northwest 40 km/h gusting to 80 late this afternoon. High minus 2. Wind chill minus 7 this morning and minus 15 this afternoon. |
| Tonight | Flurries ending near midnight then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Risk of snow squalls this evening. Blowing snow. Local amount 2 cm. Wind northwest 40 km/h gusting to 80. Low minus 22. Wind chill minus 15 this evening and minus 37 overnight. Risk of frostbite. |
| Sat, 7 Feb | A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of flurries in the morning. Local blowing snow in the morning and early in the afternoon. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 16. Wind chill minus 34 in the morning and minus 25 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. |
| Night | Clear. Low minus 24. |
| Sun, 8 Feb | A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 10. |
| Night | Cloudy periods. Low minus 22. |
| Mon, 9 Feb | A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. High minus 7. |
| Night | Cloudy periods. Low minus 10. |
| Tue, 10 Feb | A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 2. |
| Night | Cloudy. Low minus 3. |
| Wed, 11 Feb | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. High minus 1. |
| Night | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 6. |
| Thu, 12 Feb | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. High minus 2. |
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