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Peterborough's skies are shifting, are you ready?

Your forecast is shifting, keep an eye on it

Here's the thing about Peterborough, we're always watching the skies, especially when the flow of the Otonabee gets temperamental. Right now, there are active weather advisories for our area, though the specific details on what those advisories entail haven't been released yet. This means the conditions are ripe for something to spill over, so to speak.

We've seen how quickly a sunny afternoon can turn into a downpour that swells Little Lake or how a sudden cold snap can ice up the Trent-Severn system. So, while we don't have the granular data on precipitation types or wind speeds just yet, the very presence of an advisory from Environment Canada is a signal to keep your head up. It's about being ready, whether you're planning a trip across the Hunter Street Bridge or just thinking about walking the dog down by Del Crary Park.

What this means for us is a collective sense of readiness. Watch for updates from the City of Peterborough and local news outlets. The river always teaches us to pay attention to the currents.

This is the Electric City — small town, big current. Let's go.

Catch more local stories and weather updates with the crew every morning at mornings.live.

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