Weather watches and warnings in effect for most of the region
Even though it's the first full day of spring, there are winter-weather related watches and warnings in effect across the province.
“Winter-like conditions [are] holding steady in southern Ontario and another round of snow on the way Wednesday,” said CTV News London Meteorologist Julie Atchison. “A cold front coming through [Wednesday] morning, strong winds out of the northwest will develop through the day. That means blowing snow, flurries, and the potential for some snow squalls in parts of Midwestern Ontario.”
A snow squall warning is in effect for London, Parkhill and eastern Middlesex County, while Strathroy, Komoka and western Middlesex County are under a weather advisory, warning of lake-effect snow late Wednesday and into Wednesday night.
Huron-Perth and Grey-Bruce are also under a snow squall warning and Oxford-Brant is under a special weather advisory, warning of a brief frontal snow squall.
Atchison advises motorist to be cautious while travelling in squall-like conditions, “Blowing snow will be an issue.”
She said winds will be gusting out of the northwest at 40km/h to 60km/h in the afternoon.
Here’s a look at the London, Ont. region’s forecast
Wednesday: Flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 50 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 near noon. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 9 in the afternoon.
Wednesday night: Flurries or snow squalls. Local blowing snow. Local amount 10 to 15 cm. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 4. Wind chill near minus 11.
Thursday: Flurries. Local blowing snow in the morning. Local amount 2 cm. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 10.
Friday: Cloudy with 70 per cent chance of flurries. High minus 2.
Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 2.
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High zero.
Monday: Cloudy. High plus 3.
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