Durham Region Health Department has issued an Extreme Cold Weather alert that will be in effect from for the evening of Wednesday, January 8 until the morning of Thursday, January 9.
Meanwhile, Environment Canada said a significant winter storm expected on Saturday in Durham.
“A low pressure system will impact southern Ontario this weekend. Rain, freezing rain, and snow are all possible with this system,” said an alert.
Significant rainfall amounts are expected for areas north of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Freezing rain is expected to affect most areas from east of Lake Huron to eastern Ontario. Significant ice accretion or build up is possible. Snow will affect areas east of Georgian Bay with significant snowfall amounts.
Travel is expected to be impacted.
There is still uncertainty as to which areas will be the most impacted with this system.
The Ontario Storm Prediction Centre will be closely monitoring the situation. Warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer.
It asked residents to continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.