Morning briefing: Wednesday full of 'winter weather'

Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 7:15 AM - It's a Wednesday cover in snow—with even more snow to come. Wondering what you missed overnight or what your forecast is looking like today?

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The Weather Network has you covered with the latest information on your active weather. This is the morning briefing for Wednesday, November 19.

1. Atlantic Canada: sea effect snow today, another system tomorrow

While Tuesday started off nice and warm, temperatures quickly dropped as we headed into the overnight hours. The sharp cool down continues today but much of the region will still see fair conditions.

Residents of western Newfoundland will be hit with sea-effect snow today, with snow squall watches in place ahead of the event. Sea-effect will also be possible for the communities along the Bay of Fundy, during the pre-drawn hours of Thursday. Models estimate up to 7 cm falling in the area.

Wind is also a major concern for the area.

"It's still gusty across Newfoundland today," said Brett Soderholm, meteorologist at The Weather Network. "Strong winds are expected this afternoon and calming by the overnight."

Gusts of up to 80 km/h are expected today, with those speeds exceeding 100 km/h offshore.

And if that wasn't bad enough, Thursday might bring some more bad news.

"Another system is on tap for the region Thursday into Friday, with relatively light precipitation for the Maritimes and heavier for Newfoundland," said Soderholm.

2. Ontario and Quebec: More snow on the way

Intense lake-effect bands extending from Barrie to Peterborough yesterday evening led to whiteout conditions along the 400, according to multiple Weather Network viewers that called into our Storm Line. They reported poor visibility along the highway. The bands stayed over Barrie from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Similar snow squalls were reported in Buffalo, USA yesterday—the highest amount of snow fallen anywhere in the United States in a 24-hour span.

Lake-effect snow is on tap for the southern Niagara region this morning with the worst expected to hit around Fort Erie (more than 20 cm by Thursday). A similar situation will be felt in Parry Sound and areas east of the Georgian Bay.

Another system will move into southern Ontario this afternoon, bringing it with more snow.

"We are expecting about five centimetres across the GTA with possible higher amounts up to seven centimetres," said Dayna Vettese, meteorologist at The Weather Network. "The timing is such that the snow will impact the evening commute. Because the sun is setting and road temperatures are cold there will be little melting."

More snow could also be added to the totals, courtesy of Lake Ontario. The snow should taper off overnight.

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Wednesday is also expected to be blustery with wind warnings issued for the Niagara region early morning.

Things will start looking better as we head into the weekend where the temperature is expected to be warmer.

3. Prairies: Low temps continue

Another cold morning for the Prairie provinces. Wind chill was a significant factor in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

In Alberta, values were slightly below seasonal this morning. Thursday brings with it the chance of light snow for northern and central Alberta as a weak low moves into the province.

For those in Manitoba, the goal in sight is the weekend where a love over-due warm-up finally begins.

4. BC: New system takes aim in time for the weekend.

It's a wet Wednesday for the west coast. Showers are expected along the shoreline today and tomorrow with the heaviest amounts hitting the western portion of Vancouver Island. Up to 30 mm of rainfall are possible there.

Vancouver, on the other hand, should see around 5 millimetres by Thursday.

Another system is pushing into BC on Friday, with up 30 mm possible for the lower mainland and close to 60 mm for parts of Vancouver Island.

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