WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow Squall Watch in effect for:
- Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
- Agawa - Lake Superior Park
- Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
Snow squalls are expected to develop today.
What: Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm. Strong wind gusts of 80 km/h. Near-zero visibilities in heavy snow and blowing snow.
When: This morning into Friday morning.
Additional information: Snow is expected to begin this morning as a low pressure system moves across northern Ontario. In its wake, lake effect snow squalls are expected to develop early this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 80 km/h could produce near zero visibilities in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Lake effect snow is expected to diminish to flurries Friday morning.
Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. 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. Road closures are possible.
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 replaces snow squall watch for:
- Wawa - Pukaskwa Park
Current details:
Snow squalls are expected this morning and afternoon.
What:
Total snowfall accumulations of 15 to 20 cm.
Near-zero visibilities in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
When:
This morning continuing through this afternoon.
Additional information:
Wind gusts up to 80 km/h will produce reduced visibilities in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Snow is expected to taper off late this afternoon.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility.
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.
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