WEATHER ALERTS
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning replaces snow squall watch for:
• Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
• Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
• Bracebridge - Gravenhurst
• Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County
Current details:
Significant lake effect snow squalls expected again tonight through Friday.
Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 40 to 80 cm through Friday.
Peak snowfall rates of 5 to 10 cm per hour.
Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing:
Beginning late today and continuing into Friday.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron are forecast to develop in the wake of a strong cold front later today or tonight. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 60 km/h will accompany the snow squalls resulting in widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility.
Locally higher snowfall amounts greater than 80 cm are possible if a strong snow squall band remains over the same area.
Road closures are possible given the expected poor travel conditions.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
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Snow squall warning replaces snow squall watch for:
• Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
Current details:
Significant lake effect snow squalls expected tonight into Friday.
Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 20 to 40 cm.
Peak snowfall rates of 5 to 10 cm per hour.
Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing:
Beginning tonight and continuing into Friday.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron and Georgian Bay are forecast to develop later today or tonight in the wake of a strong cold front. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 60 km/h will accompany the snow squalls resulting in widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility.
Locally higher snowfall amounts greater than 40 cm are possible if a strong snow squall band remains over the same area.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Road closures are possible.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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