Environment Canada issues special weather statement as first notable snow of November arrives
Winter made an early appearance in Brantford on Sunday as light to moderate snow fell across the region, prompting a Special Weather Statement from Environment and Climate Change Canada.
As of 2:00 p.m. Sunday, temperatures hovered around –1°C at the Brantford Municipal Airport, with winds from the northeast at 20 km/h, gusting up to 30 km/h, and a wind chill making it feel closer to –7°C.
The weather agency reported that up to 5 centimetres of snow could accumulate before tapering off late this evening.
By tonight, conditions are expected to turn partly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of flurries and winds shifting north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. Temperatures will dip to –4°C, with a wind chill near –10 overnight.
The start of the week will bring continued cold and unsettled weather. On Monday, Brantford will see mainly cloudy skies with a 30 per cent chance of flurries and a high of –2°C. The wind chill will again make it feel closer to –10, while overnight lows could fall to –7°C.
Light precipitation may persist through Tuesday and Wednesday, with the forecast calling for a mix of rain showers or flurries and daytime highs between 2°C and 6°C. Conditions are expected to remain cloudy with occasional showers through the end of the week, gradually moderating toward 7°C by Saturday, November 15.
Residents are reminded to allow extra travel time as roads and sidewalks may become slippery during periods of snow and freezing temperatures.
Despite the early taste of winter, long-term averages for this time of year suggest typical highs around 8°C and lows near 0°C — a reminder that while the season’s first snow has arrived, more wintry weather is likely just around the corner.
