Environment Canada 4:37 AM EDT Friday March 13, 2026
In effect for: Stratford, Mitchell, St. Marys, Listowel
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
What: Widespread blowing snow leading to reduced visibility tonight. Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm. Winds gusting 70 to 90 km/h.
When: Beginning this morning and continuing into tonight.
Additional information: Strong southerly winds are expected to develop this morning with gusts up to 60 km/h possible. Very strong westerly or northwesterly winds are expected this evening with gusts near 90 km/h possible near Lake Huron and gusts to 70 km/h farther inland. Falling temperatures are also expected with these strong winds.
The freshly fallen snow and strong winds will lead to widespread blowing snow tonight, particularly over exposed areas.
Winds are expected to ease as the system moves out of the province Saturday morning.
Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Local utility outages are likely.
Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
