STORM CENTRE: January 18-22, 2026

Advance Weather
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Updated: 3 hours ago

LAST UPDATE: January 20, 2026 | 11:55 AM

NEXT UPDATE: January 20, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Discussion

Snow squalls will continue through the day today, leading to blizzard conditions for Prince Edward County and areas off Lake Huron. Poor visibility and blowing snow is expected for many areas due to heavy snow showers and strong wind gusts.

The snow squalls will continue through the overnight hours, and through the day Tuesday for some areas. The most impacted areas will be the Bruce Peninsula, areas off Georgian Bay such as Midland and Orillia, where 25 to 50 centimetres will be possible on Tuesday. The northern shore of Lake Erie including Long Point and Fort Erie, as well as Prince Edward County will likely see 5 to 15 centimetres through Tuesday as well.

There will still be the potential for some snow showers and snow squalls across the region through Tuesday, leading to the potential for a widespread Trace to 5 centimetres possible. Wind gusts up to 50 km/h during the day will likely create blowing and drifting snow for many areas once again.

Tuesday morning will be quite cold across the region, with many areas likely seeing wind chills of -25ºC to -30ºC. Eastern and Central Ontario will likely see wind chills of -30ºC to -35ºC. Ensure you are dressed for the cold weather, and bring pets indoors.

Another system will move into the area Wednesday, likely bringing some widespread accumulating snow. Some strong wind gusts are possible once again, which would lead to another period of blowing and drifting snow. Snow squalls are likely to develop late Wednesday into Thursday.