⚠️ Monitoring Ongoing Chemical Leak in Toledo, Ohio for Potential Impacts in Southwestern Ontario We are closely monitoring an ongoing hazardous chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, just across the border from Southwestern Ontario, for any potential impacts on our side of the border. The incident began late Tuesday evening, prompting officials to order evacuations and shelter-in-place measures in parts of North Toledo. Officials have also expressed concerns about a potential explosion as crews work to contain the leak. The chemical involved has been identified as glycidyl methacrylate, an industrial chemical that can pose health risks if inhaled or through direct exposure. Given Toledo’s proximity to Windsor and Essex County, we are keeping a close eye on the situation, particularly the potential for airborne chemicals to travel across the border. The good news is that current wind patterns are carrying the air away from Southwestern Ontario. However, wind direction can change, so we will continue monitoring conditions closely. At this point, there is no indication of a threat to communities on the Canadian side of the border. We want to emphasize that we are monitoring this out of an abundance of caution. We will provide further updates if there is any indication of a potential impact on our region. - Brennen

#ONStorm #ONwx ❄️ From 30°C Heat to First Snowfall of the Season Possible This Weekend! Please put down the pitchforks… because you might need a snow brush instead this weekend! 👀 After enjoying summer-like temperatures approaching 30°C earlier this week, we are now closely monitoring the potential for the first lake-effect flurries of the season in parts of Southern Ontario this weekend. A system is expected to bring widespread light to moderate rainfall across Southern Ontario on Friday. Farther north, some of that precipitation could fall as wet snow, particularly north of Sudbury. However, as the system moves out of our region late Friday, it is expected to usher in a blast of colder air, with temperatures dropping to near or slightly below freezing overnight Friday into Saturday morning. Combined with lingering moisture from the departing system, these colder temperatures, especially the much colder air higher up in the atmosphere, could create favourable conditions for lake-effect precipitation to develop off the Great Lakes. Current indications suggest that some of this precipitation could transition to wet snow after midnight, with flurries potentially continuing into Saturday morning. The best chance of seeing lake-effect snow appears to be in the higher elevations northwest of the GTA, including the Dundalk Highlands and Blue Mountain areas south of Georgian Bay. We could also see some scattered flurries across parts of Central and Eastern Ontario as the departing system pulls away. Now, before you start digging out the snow shovels, we aren’t expecting much of this snow to actually accumulate. The ground is still relatively warm, which should limit how much snow can stick. That said, temperatures could be cold enough for a light dusting of snow in some areas, particularly across higher elevations during the early morning hours on Saturday. There is still some uncertainty regarding exactly where the rain could transition to snow and whether temperatures will be cold enough for any accumulation. It’s certainly quite the turnaround from the summer-like heat we experienced just a few days ago! We’ll have more details in a full forecast as we get closer to the weekend. Stay tuned! - Brennen ——— Thank you to our sponsor, Xolar: Energy For The Future! ☀️⚡️ As the leaves start changing, it’s also a reminder that winter isn’t too far away. And with winter storms comes the possibility of power outages from heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds. That’s where having a reliable backup can make a big difference! Xolar Inc is a Canadian-owned solar installation company providing solar and battery backup systems for homeowners and businesses across Canada. A battery backup can help keep essential parts of your home powered when the grid goes down, giving you some extra peace of mind heading into storm season. ❄️🔋 Right now, Xolar Inc is offering members of the Instant Weather community an additional $2,500 off any solar and battery backup installation, on top of up to $10,000 in available provincial rebates for solar + battery. If you’re thinking about preparing your home for the upcoming winter, you can request a solar + battery quote from Xolar Inc and claim the special $2,500 Instant Weather offer at the link below! LEARN MORE: xolar.ca/partners/instant-we…