3:01 p.m. EST Monday 16 February 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Hazardous winter conditions expected Wednesday.

What:
Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm.
Several hours of freezing rain with ice build-up of 2 to 5 mm possible.
Icy and slippery conditions.

When:
Beginning Wednesday morning and continuing through Wednesday evening.

Additional information:
A low pressure system is expected to bring snow and freezing rain to the region on Wednesday. There remains some uncertainty with the track of this system as such, snowfall amounts and areas affected could change.

Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Some travel delays are possible. Local utility outages are possible. Property or tree damage is possible.

Allow extra time for travel.

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.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

In effect for:

• Pickering - Oshawa - Southern Durham Region