Selwyn Lifts Significant Weather Event From Friday
/After reviewing Environment Canada weather reports and current conditions, the Township of Selwyn’s Significant Weather Event has been lifted, announced on Monday morning.
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Selwyn Declares Significant Weather Event With Impending Winter Storm
/Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Friday as conditions continue, announced by the Township of Selwyn.
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The township urges those to consider postponing nonessential travel until conditions improve. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.
The Township of Selwyn is declaring a significant weather event, as per Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 366/18 section 16.9; which amended O. Reg. 239/02.
As per Regulation 366/18, an Ontario Municipality may declare a significant weather event when a weather hazard is approaching or occurring and can potentially pose a significant danger to users of the roadways over which they have authority.
This declaration suspends the standard timelines required for municipalities to meet their winter maintenance objectives until the municipality declares that the significant weather event has ended. In each case, during a declared significant weather event, the standard for addressing winter maintenance is to monitor the weather and deploy resources to address the issue starting from when the municipality deems it appropriate. When the municipality has declared the event has ended, the standard timelines for winter maintenance activities will begin.
The Township of Selwyn wishes to note that the declaration of a significant weather event is not a notice of a reduced level of service. The declaration is to notify the residents of the Township that due to the current forecasted conditions, caution is to be exercised when travelling on Township maintained roads, and it may take longer than usual to bring the conditions of the roads back to a state of repair.
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Peterborough to Face Significant Snowfall With Possible Risk of Freezing Rain Starting Tuesday
/Significant snowfall of 10 to 15 cm or higher with a risk of freezing rain could hit Peterborough beginning Tuesday and into the night, according to Environment Canada.
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Tuesday is expected to be cloudy with snow beginning around noon in the forecast. The risk of freezing rain could start late afternoon with a wind chill of -10 in the morning, blowing southeast at 30 kph.
A major winter storm is expected to move into portions of southern Ontario, as snow could be heavy at times with a risk of freezing rain. The snow is expected to change to rain Tuesday night as temperatures rise above the freezing mark.
Environment Canada says difficult travel conditions are likely with the risk. Snowfall warnings or winter weather travel advisories may be issued for some regions as this event draws nearer.
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Peterborough Possibly Expecting Freezing Rain For Saturday
/Environment Canada has stated that Peterborough could be facing freezing rain on Saturday.
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They estimate that it could begin Saturday morning and finish around the afternoon.
There could be patchy freezing rain that leads to light ice accretion or build-up. Icy and slippery conditions are possible, particularly on untreated surfaces.
For areas closer to Lake Ontario, Environment Canada suspects mainly rain is expected as temperatures should be above the freezing mark.
Freezing rain warnings may be required for some areas.
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Winter Weather Travel Advisory Issued For Peterborough Until Tuesday Morning
/A winter weather travel advisory is in effect for Monday night, issued by Environment Canada.
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The advisory is in effect from this evening into early Tuesday morning.
Peterborough could expect snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm, possibly higher. Drivers could face reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow with icy and slippery road conditions.
Environment Canada predicts that rain showers are expected to quickly change to snow this afternoon or evening as colder air moves into southern Ontario. Snow could become heavy at times during the evening or overnight. Increasing northwest winds gusting to 50 km/h may result in localized areas of blowing snow in exposed areas.
Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather.
Environment Canada reminds drivers to be prepared to adjust your driving to changing road conditions. Turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance if visibility is reduced while driving.
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Peterborough Under Freezing Rain Warning
/A freezing rain warning is in effect for Peterborough and the surrounding area.
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Environment Canada expects an approaching low-pressure system to bring snow, ice pellets and freezing rain to the area Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 8).
Expect snow or ice pellets to begin this afternoon before switching to freezing rain in the late afternoon or early evening. Environment Canada warns roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
It’s anticipated there will be ice build-up of two to five millimetres on some surfaces.
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The City of Peterborough Lifts Significant Weather Event Declaration From Saturday's Snowstorm
/The City of Peterborough lifted its Significant Weather Event declaration as of 5 p.m. Tuesday that was issued on Saturday due to a major snowstorm.
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Environment Canada recorded that Peterborough received about 25 cm of snow from Friday to Saturday.
City of Peterborough Public Works employees were deployed throughout the storm and subsequent days to address conditions on roads, sidewalks and trails.
Declaring a Significant Weather Event is a way to advise residents, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists conditions on roads, sidewalks and bike lanes can be expected to be delayed compared to typical levels of service, due to the severity of a storm according to the City.
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Winter Storm Watch Calling For Heavy Precipitation Issued For Peterborough
/A Winter storm watch has been issued for Peterborough on Tuesday; in effect for late Wednesday and into Thursday as a winter storm is expected.
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The Weather Network says precipitation may fall heavily at times leading to hazardous winter travel conditions, and may also mix with freezing rain in some areas.
There remains some uncertainty for the exact location, timing and accumulations of snow and ice pellets. Warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.
To keep up with weather updates visit the website.
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One Roof Community Centre Extends Service Hours From Tuesday Until Saturday Due to Weather Forecast
/One Roof Community Centre’s warming room is extending its hours of service starting at 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday until Saturday due to cold temperatures in the Peterborough forecast announced on Monday.
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Meal service runs from 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Emergency shelters are open and available to people experiencing homelessness who require emergency overnight shelter.
YES Shelter for Youth and Families, 705-748-3851, 196 Brock St.
Brock Mission men’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 120 Murray St.
Cameron House women’s shelter, 705-748-4766, 739 Chemong Rd.
Overflow Shelter at 210 Wolfe St., overnight phone 705-761-1875
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Special Weather Statement in Effect for Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes; Significant Snowfall Expected
/A special weather statement has been issued for Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes areas as Environment Canada calls for 10 to 15 centimetres of snow on Wednesday.
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