WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow Squall Watch in effect for:
- Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
Snow squalls expected Tuesday and Wednesday.
Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations near 30 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour. Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow. Power outages possible due to the heavy wet nature of the snow.
Timing: Tuesday morning through Wednesday night, with the heaviest snowfall expected Tuesday night.
Discussion: Lake effect snow squalls off Lake Superior will move north into the area Tuesday morning. These snow squalls may move through quickly, producing a brief blast of heavy snow and near zero visibilities, but snowfall amounts may not be significant. However, these snow squalls will lock in place Tuesday evening as a low pressure system moves across Lake Superior, enhancing snowfall amounts. Snow squalls will then sweep south on Wednesday, moving out of the area Wednesday night.
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. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.
For information on emergency plans and kits go to getprepared.gc.ca. 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 Warning in effect for:
- Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
Snow squalls expected today and Wednesday.
Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 30 0 40 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour. Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow. Power outages possible due to the heavy wet nature of the snow.
Timing: This morning through Wednesday night, with the heaviest snowfall expected tonight.
Discussion: Lake effect snow squalls off Lake Superior will move north into the area this morning. These snow squalls may move through quickly, producing a brief blast of heavy snow and near zero visibilities, but snowfall amounts may not be significant. However, these snow squalls will lock in place this evening as a low pressure system moves across Lake Superior, enhancing snowfall amounts. Snow squalls will then sweep south on Wednesday, moving out of the area Wednesday night.
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. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.
For information on emergency plans and kits go to getprepared.gc.ca. 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 in effect for:
- Wawa - Pukaskwa Park
Snow squalls expected tonight and Wednesday morning.
Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations near 15 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour. Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow. Power outages possible due to the heavy wet nature of the snow. Timing:
This evening through Wednesday morning.
Discussion: Lake effect snow squalls off Lake Superior will move north into the area this evening as a low pressure system moves across Lake Superior, enhancing snowfall amounts. Snow squalls will move south out of the area Wednesday morning.
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. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.
For information on emergency plans and kits go to getprepared.gc.ca. 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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