WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2025-01-18 7:02AM EST by Environment Canada:
Snow squall watch issued for:
Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island, Ont.
Current details:
Lake-effect snow squalls may develop today.
Hazards:
Local snowfall accumulations near 15 cm.
Reduced visibility heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing:
This afternoon and evening.
Discussion:
Lake-effect snow may intensify this afternoon into heavier snow squalls. Lake-effect snow will ease after midnight as winds become northeasterly.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.
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.
More details on the alert are available here.
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