Special Weather Statement Issued for Northern Durham Region: 10-15 cm Snow Expected
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Uxbridge, Beaverton, and Northern Durham, warning of 10 to 15 cm of snow and icy conditions starting Friday.
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- Record type
- Special Weather Statement
- Affected area
- Northern Durham Region
- 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 Northern Durham Region.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Northern Durham Region. The alert is currently in effect to address an incoming weather system expected to bring significant snowfall and hazardous travel conditions to the area.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes:
- Uxbridge
- Beaverton
- Northern Durham Region
- Higher elevation areas, specifically the Oak Ridges Moraine
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that roads and walkways may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. If clearing snow, remember to take frequent breaks and avoid overexertion. Drivers should be prepared for slippery conditions and reduced visibility. Environment Canada requests that severe weather reports be sent via email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or posted on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
Total snowfall amounts are forecast to be between 10 and 15 cm. Heavy snow at times will lead to reduced visibility. While precipitation may be mixed with rain during Friday afternoon and evening, temperatures are expected to fall Friday night, which may lead to icy roads and sidewalks. The heaviest snowfall is anticipated over higher elevations such as the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Timeline
The weather event is expected to begin Friday morning, March 13, 2026. Snowfall will continue through Friday night and is forecast to move out of the region by Saturday morning.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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