Snowfall Warning Issued for Uxbridge, Beaverton, and Northern Durham Region

Source: ECCC · Northern Durham Region

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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Environment Canada warns of up to 15 cm of snow and hazardous driving conditions across Northern Durham Region through Saturday afternoon.

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Record type
Snowfall Warning
Affected area
Northern Durham Region
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Durham Region.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the region. The alert is currently in effect as snow continues to fall across the area.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Uxbridge, Beaverton, and the Northern Durham Region. Impact is expected to be highest inland from Lake Ontario and over higher elevations, such as the Oak Ridges Moraine. Lesser snowfall amounts are anticipated near the Lake Ontario shoreline where warmer temperatures may result in longer periods of rain.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to monitor updated alerts and forecasts. Travel is expected to be challenging, and visibility may be reduced at times. Drivers should prepare for a return to winter driving conditions. Severe weather reports can be sent to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or posted on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.

Expected Conditions

Total snowfall accumulations are expected to reach near 15 cm in some locations. Snowfall rates may reach 2 to 4 cm per hour at times. While snow may be mixed with rain initially, it is expected to taper to flurries tonight.

Significant impacts are expected on major transportation routes. Highways 400, 404, 407, and 115 are likely to be the most affected by hazardous conditions. A return to winter driving conditions is also forecast for Highways 401 and 2.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 1:25 AM on March 14, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 4:02 PM on March 14, 2026. Snow is expected to continue through tonight before tapering off.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada warns of up to 15 cm of snow and hazardous driving conditions across Northern Durham Region through Saturday afternoon.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northern Durham Region. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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