WEATHER ALERTS
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning in effect for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
Snow squalls and strong winds today.
Multiple bands of snow squalls continue to affect the region this afternoon.
Strong westerly winds gusting up to 80 km/h are also occurring today. These strong winds are generating near zero visibilities in blowing snow.
Local snowfall amounts near 15 cm per 12 hours are possible in the strongest snow squalls.
The westerly winds will become northwesterly this evening, shifting the snow squalls to the southeast of Georgian Bay.
Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Road closures are possible.
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.
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Blowing snow advisory in effect for:
- Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continues.
Strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h and sudden near zero visibility in bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow are expected today continuing into Saturday morning.
Motorists should be prepared to change travel plans accordingly.
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
Blowing snow advisories are issued when winds are expected to create blowing snow giving poor visibility to 800 metres or less for at least three hours.
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.
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