WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning replaces snow squall watch for:
Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale, Ont.
Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus, Ont.
Current details:
Lake effect snow squalls expected.
Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 20 to 50 cm by Thursday evening.
Additional accumulations possible Friday.
Poor visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing:
Beginning late tonight and continuing through Thursday night.
Additional snow squalls possible Friday.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron and Georgian Bay will develop in the wake of a low pressure system. Northwest winds gusting up to 60 km/h can result in blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility at times.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
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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