The same major storm system that has been wreaking havoc in major cities such as Cleveland and Buffalo
is doing the same with moderate to heavy snow across much of southern Ontario tonight. Only a fraction of
the amount of snow forecast for Cleveland is expected in Toronto. Check out the latest weather statement
from Environment Canada.
OFFICIAL WEATHER WARNING by Environment Canada on March 8, 2008 at 4:12 PM Eastern TimeA WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect.Major winter storm affecting southern Ontario...
This is a warning that dangerous winter weather conditions are imminent or occurring in these regions.
Monitor weather conditions. Listen for updated statements.
The winter storm which is affecting most of southern Ontario is now centred over Pennsylvania. This storm will
continue to push northwards towards the St Lawrence Valley tonight giving significant snow amounts to most of
southern Ontario. The first shot of snow began Friday morning over areas north of the lower Great Lakes and
last evening across eastern Ontario and ski country. The second round of heavy snowfall associated with
this storm began this morning. The heavy snow will gradually taper off from west to east tonight.
Storm totals will likely be near 25 centimetres along and east of a line from London to lake Simcoe then
to Petawawa. There is potential for 40 to 50 centimetres of snow over eastern Ontario including Ottawa
by the time this storm system moves out. Areas west of the London to Petawawa line should see between
10 and 20 centimetres with lesser amounts near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Regions located near
the St Lawrence Valley will see ice pellets and a risk of freezing rain mixed with the snow this evening.
Strong northerly winds with gusts up to 70 km/h are accompanying this storm. The strong winds combined with
fresh snow is causing blowing snow and whiteout conditions thereby creating dangerous driving conditions.
The winds will slowly diminish in strength tonight.
Travellers should be prepared to change their plans accordingly. Areas north of Lake Ontario and into the
St Lawrence Valley should not be surprised by the occurrence of some thunder and lightning as this vigorous low
passes by tonight.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor the situation to update watches and warnings as required.TORONTOWeather conditions from Toronto City Centre Airport as of 8:00 PM Eastern Time
19°F (-7°C)
light snow and windy
Wind Chill: 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility: 0.9 miles (1.6 kilometers)
Humidity: 77%
Dew Point: 13°F (°C)
Wind: NW at 21 MPH (33 km/hr.), gusting to 36 MPH (57 km/hr.)
Barometric Pressure: 29.60 inches (100.2 kPa) (rising)
METROPOLITAN AREA OBSERVATIONS...Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (Lester B. Pearson International Airport)
17°F (-8°C)
light snow and windy
Wind: NNW at 25 MPH (40 km/hr.), gusting to 37 MPH (60 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility: 0.7 miles (1.13 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Then becoming overcast overnight.
Low 9°F (-13°C).
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada18°F (-8°C)
snow
Wind: NW at 17 MPH (27 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility: ½ mile (0.8 kilometer)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Then becoming overcast overnight.
Low 9°F (-13°C).
Brampton, Ontario, Canada16°F (-9°C)
light snow
Wind: NNW at 18 MPH (29 km/hr.), gusting to 22 MPH (35 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility: 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times.
Then becoming overcast with light and variable winds overnight. Low 9°F (-13°C).
Buttonville, Ontario, Canada15°F (-9°C)
light snow and windy
Wind: NNW at 21 MPH (34 km/hr.), gusting to 28 MPH (45 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility: ¾ mile (1.2 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times.
Then becoming overcast with light and variable winds overnight. Low 9°F (-13°C).
Barrie, Ontario, Canada14°F (-10°C)
light snow
Wind: NW at 12 MPH (20 km/hr.), gusting to 25 MPH (40 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility: 0.1 mile (0.2 kilometer)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy with blowing snow at times.
Then becoming overcast with a 60% chance of flurries with light and variable winds overnight. Low 1°F (-17°C).
Milton, Ontario, Canada (Burlington Airpark)
20°F (-7°C)
snow
Wind: NW at 17 MPH (27 km/hr.), gusting to 28 MPH (45 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 5°F (-15°C)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Then becoming overcast overnight.
Low 9°F (-13°C).
ELSEWHERE IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO AND THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES...Ottawa, Ontario, Canada21°F (-6°C)
light snow and windy
Wind: NNE at 20 MPH (32 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility: 0.6 mile (0.96 kilometer)
Tonight's forecast: Periods of snow, blowing snow and sleet with windy conditions. Low 14°F (-10°C).
Kingston, Ontario, Canada24°F (-4°C)
light snow and windy
Wind: N at 23 MPH (37 km/hr.), gusting to 29 MPH (47 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility: 0.7 miles (1.13 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow, blowing snow and sleet with windy conditions. Snow may also be heavy at times.
Low 16°F (-9°C).
London, Ontario, Canada16°F (-9°C)
light snow
Wind: NW at 19 MPH (30 km/hr.), gusting to 29 MPH (47 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility: 0.7 mile (1.13 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Then becoming overcast with light winds overnight.
Low 7°F (-14°C).
Brantford, Ontario, Canada18°F (-8°C)
light snow
Wind: N at 13 MPH (21 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 5°F (-15°C)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Then becoming overcast with light winds overnight.
Low 7°F (-14°C).
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada18°F (-8°C)
light snow
Wind: NW at 11 MPH (21 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility: 0.3 mile (0.48 kilometer)
Tonight's forecast: Periods of snow. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Low 7°F (-14°C).
St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada21°F (-6°C)
light snow
Wind: NNW at 17 MPH (27 km/hr.), gusting to 23 MPH (37 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility: 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow, blowing snow and sleet. Snow may also be heavy at times. Low 10°F (-12°C).
Niagara Falls, NY28°F (-2°C)
light snow and windy
Wind: NW at 23 MPH (37 km/hr.), gusting to 30 MPH (48 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility: 1½ miles (2.41 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 15°F (-9°C).
Wind chill values as low as -1°F (-18°C).
Buffalo19°F (-7°C)
light snow and windy
Wind: NW at 20 MPH (32 km/hr.), gusting to 24 MPH (39 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility: ½ mile (0.8 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 15°F (-9°C).
Wind chill values as low as 0°F (-18°C).
Cleveland21°F (-6°C)
light snow and blowing snow
Wind: WNW at 17 MPH (27 km/hr.), gusting to 24 MPH (39 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility: 2½ miles (4.02 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast: Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 16°F (-9°C).
Detroit19°F (-7°C)
partly cloudy
Wind: NW at 8 MPH (13 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility: 10 miles (16.1 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast: Partly cloudy. Low around 16°F (-9°C).
Erie, PA19°F (-7°C)
snow and freezing fog
Wind: W at 14 MPH (23 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility: ½ mile (0.8 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast: Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 16°F (-9°C).
Rochester, NY23°F (-5°C)
light snow
Wind: WNW at 18 MPH (29 km/hr.), gusting to 30 MPH (48 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility: ¾ mile (1.2 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast: Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 19°F (-7°C).
Syracuse, NY30°F (-1°C)
light snow
Wind: W at 15 MPH (24 km/hr.), gusting to 26 MPH (42 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility: 9 miles (14.5 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast: Periods of snow showers and windy. Low around 20°F (-7°C).
Binghamton, NY30°F (-1°C)
light snow
Wind: W at 18 MPH (29 km/hr.), gusting to 26 MPH (42 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility: ½ mile (0.8 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast: Periods of snow showers and windy. Low around 16°F (-9°C).
Wind chill values as low as -1°F (-18°C).
Jamestown, NY17°F (-8°C)
overcast
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 2 miles (3.21 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast: Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 13°F (-11°C).
36-HOUR FORECAST FOR TORONTO (through Monday)...(courtesy of Environment Canada)
TONIGHTPeriods of snow and windy. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times.
Wind NW around 25 MPH (40 km/hr.) gusting to 37 MPH (60 km/hr.). Low 10°F (-12°C).
SUNDAYSunny. Winds W around 19 MPH (30 km/hr.). High 25°F (-4°C). UV index 4 or moderate.
SUNDAY NIGHTA few clouds. Winds W around 12 MPH (20 km/hr.) becoming light later in the evening. Low 10°F (-12°C).
MONDAYSunny. High 28°F (-2°C). Light and variable winds.
Southern Ontario regional radar at 8:40 PM Eastern Standard Time (courtesy of Environment Canada)...
