WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall watch continued for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
Current details:
Snow squalls are possible beginning this afternoon.
What:
Heavy lake effect snow with accumulations of 10 to 20 cm.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
When:
This afternoon and tonight.
Additional information:
Lake effect snow off Georgian Bay may affect the area this afternoon and tonight. There is considerable uncertainty in the exact placement of the heaviest lake effect snow bands. Areas near Georgian Bay are most likely to be impacted, with lesser snowfall expected farther south towards Barrie.
Westerly winds gusting to 50 km/h may result in local blowing snow, especially for exposed areas near Georgian Bay.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
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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Snow squall watch issued for:
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
Current details:
Snow squalls are possible tonight through Tuesday.
What:
Lake effect snow with accumulations of 10 to 20 cm.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
When:
Tonight through Tuesday.
Additional information:
Lake effect snow off Georgian Bay may affect the area tonight and Tuesday. There is considerable uncertainty in the exact placement of the heaviest lake effect snow bands. Additionally, westerly winds gusting to 50 km/h may result in local blowing snow.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
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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