After enjoying some warm spring days, we’re expecting flurries this weekend in the Waterloo region, Guelph, and surrounding areas.
But don’t stress, it’s all part of the season.
“It’s quite normal actually to see snow this late in April,” Monica Vaswani, a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada told .
“It’s still the sort of early spring season at this point. We’re still getting winter trying to make its exit while the warmer spring and summer temperatures are starting to move in,” she added.
“There’s always going to be this battle of the warm and the colder temperatures.”
Vaswani mentions that a weather system developed over northwestern Ontario on Thursday, creating a large low pressure system that brings freezing rain and snow.
This system is expected to travel through the province into southern Ontario on Saturday.
A special weather statement has also been issued, indicating up to 20 mm of rain could fall during Saturday.
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This CBC K-W file photo shows people walking through Kitchener’s Victoria Park on April 6, 2018, after snow blanketed the area. (Kate Bueckert/CBC)
This Wednesday following heavy rains throughout the week led Grand River Conservation Authority issuing flood warnings for West Montrose and Kitchener along with flood watches for New Hamburg and Ayr.
“River levels are increasing as a result of this event and may further increase due to additional rainfall,” said the authority.
The authority also issued advice about water safety reminding everyone stay well back from streams rivers or other bodies of water since banks might be slippery while water remains very cold.
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Warning: It’s going to get cold
The Waterloo region has seen temperatures in the high teens and even hitting 20s with humidity this week, but Saturday will bring a sharp drop from 17 C during the day down to 1 C overnight. Sunday’s forecast shows a high of only 8 C but there might be rain showers or flurries. The overnight low will drop down to -5 C (yes that’s a minus sign). On Monday, expect a high of just 3 C with that chance of flurries continuing as overnight temps plunge below freezing into Tuesday morning. This wild swing in temperatures means folks need to keep an eye on conditions for roads, sidewalks, and trails, according to Vaswani. Ice could form when temps drop below 0 C. “You definitely want to monitor though, and take a look at the sidewalks before you head out,” she said. Flurries might hit during Monday’s morning commute with chilly northwesterly winds sticking around until later in the day. An additional concern is thunderstorms that could roll through over these next few days alongside the cold front, Vaswani noted. “Even though we may not have any warnings out due to thunderstorms, there’s still always a risk involved with lightning. So if you do see any lightning or hear any thunder, make sure to head indoors for your own safety,” she said.Flood watches and warnings in effect
The extra rain and snow could lead to more wet spots around town.This Wednesday following heavy rains throughout the week led Grand River Conservation Authority issuing flood warnings for West Montrose and Kitchener along with flood watches for New Hamburg and Ayr.
“River levels are increasing as a result of this event and may further increase due to additional rainfall,” said the authority.
The authority also issued advice about water safety reminding everyone stay well back from streams rivers or other bodies of water since banks might be slippery while water remains very cold.
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