Brief but intense snowfall could affect drivers

Environment Canada warns of ‘brief but intense snowfall’ to hit parts of southern Ontario

A special weather statement is in effect for Barrie, Orillia and Northern Durham Region, as well as Peterborough — Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Innisfil and surrounding areas.

Brief but intense snowfall could affect drivers

Environment Canada says the primary hazard will be significantly reduced visibility as opposed to snowfall accumulations

Special weather statement calling for ‘brief, but intense’ snowfall in Quinte

A brief but intense snowfall could affect road conditions and driver visibility overnight and into Tuesday. Upwards of 10 centimetres of snowfall is being predicted by Environment Canada in a special weather statement. The national weather agency says the snowfall is expected to last into early Tuesday afternoon for areas near the St. Lawrence River. Given that the heavy snow will be brief, the primary hazard will be significantly reduced visibi…