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Peterborough, ON

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YELLOW WARNING - RAINFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Rainfall amounts of 15 to 40 mm with locally higher amounts possible due to thunderstorms. Substantial snow melt contributing to ponding on roads and low lying areas. When: Beginning this evening and ending Saturday evening. Additional information: Several rounds of showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected with the first expected to move into Ontario this evening. The rain combined with mild temperatures will likely melt much of the significant snowpack and lead to additional runoff. For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Don't drive through flooded roadways. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. 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.

In effect for:

  • Peterborough City - Lakefield - Southern Peterborough County

Current ConditionsObserved at: Peterborough Municipal Airport

Cloudy

Cloudy

C

Wind:
ENE 11 km/h
More details
Temperature:
-0.3°C
Pressure:
102.5 kPa
Dew point:
-1.9°C
Visibility:
15 km
Humidity:
89%
Date:
Observed at:
Peterborough Municipal Airport

ForecastForecast issued:

YELLOW WARNING - RAINFALL

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Rainfall amounts of 15 to 40 mm with locally higher amounts possible due to thunderstorms. Substantial snow melt contributing to ponding on roads and low lying areas. When: Beginning this evening and ending Saturday evening. Additional information: Several rounds of showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected with the first expected to move into Ontario this evening. The rain combined with mild temperatures will likely melt much of the significant snowpack and lead to additional runoff. For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Don't drive through flooded roadways. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. 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.

In effect for:

  • Peterborough City - Lakefield - Southern Peterborough County

Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Periods of rain
Tonight
C
Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning late this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this evening then becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 overnight. Low plus 4.
Chance of showers
Sat, 7 Mar
13°C
Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers in the morning. Showers beginning near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 13. UV index 4 or moderate.
Night: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Low minus 1.
A mix of sun and cloud
Sun, 8 Mar
C
Clearing. High 8.
Night: Clear. Low plus 1.
Sunny
Mon, 9 Mar
12°C
Sunny. High 12.
Night: Clear. Low plus 1.
Sunny
Tue, 10 Mar
C
Sunny. High 8.
Night: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 3.
Showers
Wed, 11 Mar
C
Showers. High 7.
Night: Periods of rain or snow. Low minus 4.
A mix of sun and cloud
Thu, 12 Mar
C
A mix of sun and cloud. High zero.
Normals:
Max2°C.Min-9°C.
Sunrise:
6:42 EST
Sunset:
18:08 EST

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