UPDATE: Snow squall warning issued north of the Sault

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning replaces snow squall watch for:

   Wawa - Pukaskwa Park, Ont.
   Agawa - Lake Superior Park, Ont. 
   Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay, Ont.

Current details:
Snow squalls are expected. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.

Lake effect snow squalls are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into Sunday.

Hazards:
Significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25 cm by Sunday afternoon.

Timing:
This afternoon into Sunday morning.

Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls are forecast to begin this afternoon and will continue through Sunday morning before moving south of the area Sunday afternoon.

Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.

If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

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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