Active Alerts

Hamilton, ON

Yellow Advisory - Blowing Snow

Issued at Thu 6:09 PM Feb. 5

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow is expected beginning Friday afternoon.

What:

Significantly reduced visibility in blowing snow.Strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h possible.Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm.

When:

Beginning Friday afternoon and continuing Friday night and possibly into Saturday morning.

Additional Information:

A low pressure system will push into the region on Friday which will bring snow across the areas with 5 to 10 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.

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Travel disruptions likely in southern Ontario Friday afternoon and evening with bursts of snow, gusty winds, and whiteout conditions

Active Alerts

Hamilton, ON

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Yellow Warning - Cold

Issued at Fri 11:46 AM Feb. 6

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.

What:

Wind chills near minus 30.

When:

Tonight into Saturday morning. Wind chills near minus 30 may return Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.

Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.

Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

@sgtdjones

The Alberta Clitter is cummin south... this way... I'm bracing myself for the blast... hehe