orange warning - snow squall - in effect
Snow squalls with hazardous travel conditions today.
What:
Near zero visibility in areas of heavy snow and blowing snow.
Local snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm.
Wind gusts to 70 or 80 km/h.
When:
Continuing today and easing this evening.
Additional Information:
Snow squalls off Lake Huron will be accompanied by westerly to northwesterly winds gusting 70 to 80 km/h. Hazardous travel conditions including near zero visibilities as a result of heavy snow and extensive blowing snow are expected.
Conditions are expected to slowly improve beginning late this afternoon.
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Travel will likely be extremely hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Utility outages are likely.
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.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 10:26 - ke klo 2:26
