Residents of Waterloo Region are set for a significant weather change in the next 48 hours as an Alberta Clipper travels through southern Ontario. This will bring a quick mix of precipitation and then the coldest air we’ve seen this season.
The system is currently causing wet flurries combined with rain showers throughout the area on Tuesday. However, no snow accumulation is expected in the Golden Horseshoe since temperatures are around 1 C. Precipitation should start to wind down between 6 and 8 p. m., continuing overnight into Wednesday morning.
A cold front will arrive on January 14, leading to heavier flurries across the region. Temperatures will start to drop during the afternoon, accompanied by intermittent precipitation.
At the same time, lake-effect snow will pick up intensity in traditional snow belts around Georgian Bay. In our region, we can expect about 2 to 4 centimeters of accumulation.
By Wednesday evening, temperatures are forecasted to fall to around -5 C, with wind chills feeling like -13.
Overnight, it may feel as cold as -24 when factoring in the wind chill.
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Chilly Conditions Ahead
Thursday morning is predicted to bring us the coldest conditions of this season so far. This chilly air mass is likely to stick around until the end of the month. An Alberta Clipper is a quick-moving low-pressure system that originates from Alberta and sweeps through the Plains and Great Lakes during winter. It usually brings light snow, strong winds, and colder temperatures along for the ride. With files from City News’ Natasha O’Neill.Source link
