Volunteer weather observers at two stations in Sault Ste. Marie state that 35 to 40 centimetres of snow fell on the city from Thursday night to Friday morning, Environment Canada says.
More of the white stuff is on the way.
Much more.
Lake effect snow squalls will continue Friday night through Saturday night.
“We anticipate at least another 60 centimetres, perhaps even more,” Brad Rousseau, Environment Canada meteorologist told SooToday late Friday afternoon.
The lake effect snow the city is facing means that snow accumulation will seem greater in some areas of the city compared to others.
70 to 85 centimetres of snow has fallen on the Sault since Nov. 25, Rousseau said.
“What I can tell you is usually for this time of year the normal average snowfall for November in Sault Ste. Marie is 41 centimetres so you’re certainly well above your average. Is that a record? I cannot confirm that, but it is a lot of snow. You’re almost double your average."
How does the longer term forecast look?
“For Sunday, things look to relax for you. You might see a few snowflakes but not the intense snowfall you’re seeing now. Things will subside through Monday night, then Tuesday afternoon snow picks up again. We have an Alberta Clipper coming in Tuesday night into Wednesday and that will bring you another round of snow,” Rousseau said.
He estimated 10 to 20 centimetres of snow will fall beginning Tuesday and into Wednesday of next week.
Rousseau said additional snow will come during active weather up to and including the week of Dec. 9.
“We don’t recommend people travel,” Rousseau said of the next 24 hours.