orange warning - blizzard - in effect
Blizzard conditions into this evening. Snow squalls continuing through Tuesday.
What:
Blizzard conditions with near zero visibility.
Westerly winds gusting 60 to 80 km/h.
Wind chills between minus 20 and minus 25.
Snowfall accumulations of 20 to 40 cm. Locally higher amounts possible.
When:
Blizzard conditions into this evening.
Snow squalls continuing through Tuesday.
Additional information:
Blowing and drifting snow will be most pronounced in open and wind exposed areas. Winds will diminish somewhat overnight, with gusts of 50 to 60 km/h persisting into Tuesday.
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Travel will be dangerous and likely impossible due to near-zero visibility. Road closures are possible.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
Avoid travel and outdoor activities, if possible. If you must travel, have an emergency plan. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle. If you become lost or stranded, remain where you are until conditions improve.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 23:38 - ti klo 15:38
