orange warning - blizzard - in effect
Blizzard conditions tonight. Snow squalls possibly continuing through Tuesday.
What:
Blizzard conditions with near zero visibility.
Westerly winds gusting up to 90 km/h.
Wind chills near minus 20.
Snowfall accumulations of 20 to 40 cm. Locally higher amounts possible.
When:
Blizzard conditions tonight.
Snow squalls possibly continuing through Tuesday.
Additional information:
Winds will diminish somewhat overnight, with gusts of 50 to 60 km/h persisting into Tuesday. Snow squalls may move south of the area for a time tonight. There remains uncertainty whether or not the snow squalls move north to affect at least the southern portion of Prince Edward County once again later tonight through 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.
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