We are watching a storm system that is making its way to the area just ahead of Christmas.
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Peterborough region, calling for a ‘significant winter storm’.
Precipitation may begin as rain or snow late Thursday before possibly transitioning to rain in many areas early Friday. Temperatures are expected to plummet on Friday leading to a potential flash freeze for locations that receive rainfall.
A multi-day lake effect snow event is expected into the weekend in the wake of the system for locations east of the Great Lakes.
Forecasters say while there is high confidence in a high impact winter storm, the details regarding wind speeds, precipitation types and amounts remain highly uncertain at this time.
(Written by: Jordan Mercier)
