Weather advisory in effect, heavy snowfall expected Saturday evening

A man blows out his Hickson Street driveway in London, Ont. on Jan. 8, 2025. (Source: Jennifer Kirk)

Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for the region for Saturday night.

A low-pressure system is moving into the area, with heavy snowfall expected.

Snowfall accumulation between four to 10 centimetres, along with freezing rain or freezing drizzle leading to light ice build-up could make for some slippery conditions.

There will still remain the risk for some freezing drizzle at times through the overnight. The snow and freezing drizzle will taper off early Sunday morning.

Here’s a look at the London, Ont. region’s forecast

Saturday night: Periods of snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low minus 6. Wind chill near minus 10.

Sunday: Periods of light snow ending in the morning then cloudy. Wind northwest 20 km/h. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 13 in the morning and minus 7 in the afternoon.

Monday: Sunny. High minus 2.

Tuesday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of flurries. High minus 4.

Wednesday: Sunny. High minus 4.

Thursday: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of snow. High minus 4.

Friday: Cloudy. High minus 5.