Special Weather Statement Issued for Midland, Coldwater, and Orr Lake: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Expected
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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 has issued a special weather statement for the Midland area, forecasting 10 to 15 cm of snow and wind gusts up to 70 km/h through Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Special Weather Statement
- Affected area
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the region. This alert is currently in effect and is expected to remain active until Saturday morning, March 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
The weather statement specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Midland
- Coldwater
- Orr Lake
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for a combination of heavy snow and significant wind activity. The following conditions are forecast:
- Snowfall: Total accumulation of 10 to 15 cm.
- Wind: Strong westerly or northwesterly winds gusting between 50 and 70 km/h.
- Visibility: Low and occasional near-zero visibility due to falling snow and local blowing snow.
- Hazards: Slippery roads and sidewalks are expected. Isolated utility outages are possible as temperatures drop and winds intensify.
Timeline
The weather system is continuing through tonight, March 14. Stronger winds are expected to develop this evening or overnight as temperatures fall below freezing, potentially whipping freshly fallen snow into blowing snow. Conditions are expected to improve as winds ease when the system moves out of the province on Saturday morning.
What You Should Do
- Safety: Remember to take frequent breaks and avoid physical strain when clearing snow.
- Monitoring: Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
- Reporting: To report severe weather, residents can email ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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