WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning replaces snow squall watch for:
Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale, Ont. (044130)
Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County, Ont. (046220)
Current details:
Lake effect snow squalls beginning this evening.
Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 15 to 25 cm.
Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour possible.
Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow.
Timing:
This evening to Sunday morning.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls off Georgian Bay are expected to develop this evening and continue through Saturday. Snow squalls will taper to flurries Sunday morning.
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
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.
More details on the alert are available here.
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