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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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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The special weather statement released Jan. 23 at 12:17 a.m. is in effect for Apsley, Woodview, Lindsay, Peterborough City and Lakefield, calling for significant snowfall late Wednesday and into Thursday.
Environment Canada warns that rapid snow accumulation could lead to reduced visibility, making driving more difficult. Snow accumulation certain municipalities may reach up to 20 centimetres.
To keep up with monitors and alerts through Environment Canada, visit the website.
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Otonabee Conservation Issues Flood Watch to Peterborough and Surrounding Area
/A flood watch update has been issued by Otonabee Conservation for the Trent-Severn Waterway and local watercourses on Thursday, urging residents to keep close watch for frazil ice.
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At 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Otonabee Conservation issued a flood watch for the Trent-Severn Waterway (Kawartha Lakes, Otonabee River, Rice Lake and Trent River to Hastings) and other local watercourses, alerting municipalities, residents and businesses that flooding is possible.
As a result of rainfall and snowmelt across the Trent-Severn, Parks Canada is managing high water levels and flows through the entire system. These high flows are expected to continue along the Otonabee River for the next seven to ten days, according to Otonabee Conservation.
The winter storm forecast is expected to generate frazil ice which may lead to flooding. Frazil ice (a kind of slush ice) can form when cold air temperatures and wind chill combine to cause surface water temperature to be super-cooled, but is unable to form a solid cover of ice because of fast moving water.
As frazil ice flows downstream, Otonabee Conservation says it will eventually come to rest against obstructions such as islands, bridge piers and abutments, in low velocity areas (bends, slope reductions) or in areas of channel constrictions, where it will accumulate. Where frazil ice accumulates, it is likely to cause a restriction of water flow downstream, resulting in a rise of water and possible flooding behind the frazil ice build-up.
Residents and businesses along the shores of the Otonabee River and Kawartha Lakes are strongly encouraged by Otonobee Conservation to keep a close watch for frazil ice generation, accumulation and jamming, and to take action to limit or prevent damages due to potential flooding.
This flood watch will expire Jan. 19 unless updated earlier.
Water levels can be monitored online at:
Fog Advisory Issued for Peterborough and Surrounding Areas
/Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for Peterborough and surrounding areas 11 a.m. Thursday.
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Environment Canada is calling for rain showers into the afternoon Thursday, with a few flurries beginning around noon. Areas of dense fog are expected to continue into the afternoon, bringing near-zero visibility in some areas. Environment Canada warns those travelling to be prepared while driving, and to slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop abruptly.
2 to 4 centimetres of snowfall are expected later in the afternoon Thursday, with a wind chill of minus 8 are into the evening and overnight.
On Friday, another 2 to 4 centimetres of snow is expected, with temperatures staying steady at - 3. A low of - 10 is expected in the evening on Friday with a 40 per cent chance of flurries.
Freezing Rain Warning Issued for Peterborough and Surrounding Area
/A freezing rain warning was issued by Environment Canada for Peterborough and the surrounding area at 5 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Environment Canada is calling for showers ending this morning, with some cloudy skies and periods of rain to follow around noon. Fog patches are set to dissipate later in the morning.
Periods of freezing rain mixed with ice pellets are expected to start Wednesday night, with temperatures dropping to a low of -1.
Cloudy weather and a 40 per cent chance of snow flurries are expected until this Saturday.
YMCA Closing All Branches For Friday Due To Inclement Weather
/Due to the inclement weather from the winter storm, the YMCA is closing all their branches on Friday.
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