WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning in effect for:
- Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
Lake effect snow squalls giving blizzard-like conditions this afternoon through Saturday.
Some lake effect snow is expected through the morning hours that may give a few centimetres. However, snow squalls are expected to become organized off Lake Huron this afternoon. A couple of these snow squalls are likely to intensify taking heavy snow and blowing snow well inland of Lake Huron.
Snowfall rates under the most intense bands may reach or exceed 5 centimetres per hour at times. Some areas may see snowfall amounts in excess of 40 cm by Friday morning.
Very strong northwest to west winds gusting to 70 km/h will combine with the snow to generate near zero visibility at times.
While the snow squalls will shift slowly with time, this snow squall event is expected to last until Saturday morning.
Travel will become nearly impossible at times. Motorists are strongly advised to change their travel plans accordingly.
Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult.
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.
Snow squall watch in effect for:
- Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County
- Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo
Lake effect snow squalls with widespread blowing snow possible this afternoon through Saturday.
Conditions are favourable for snow squalls to develop off Lake Huron this afternoon. A couple of these snow squalls may intensify taking heavy snow and blowing snow well inland of Lake Huron. While the snow squalls will shift with time, this snow squall event is expected to last until Saturday morning.
Travel will become hazardous, and people are advised to consider changing their travel plans accordingly.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
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.
Blowing snow advisory in effect for:
- Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County
- Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo
Poor visibility in blowing snow is expected in some locations.
Strong westerly to northwesterly winds with gusts to 60 km/h will generate blowing snow today. Visibilities in open areas will be reduced to less than a few hundred metres at times.
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
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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