WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow Squall Warning in effect for:
- Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
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.
Hazards: Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm with locally higher amounts possible if a snow squall remains over a particular area. Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per hour. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing: This evening and overnight into Sunday morning.
Discussion: Snow squalls will pass from north to south over Sault Ste Marie this evening. These snow squalls are expected to move southward late this evening and then northwesterly winds will intensifying snow squalls will impact the region overnight and into Sunday morning. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Snow squall warnings are issued when bands of snow form that produce intense accumulating snow or near zero visibilities.
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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