WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
**********************
Snow Squall Warning in effect for:
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
First significant snow squalls of the season expected this afternoon through Tuesday.
Hazards: Local accumulations of 20 to 35 cm, with isolated higher amounts possible. Intense snowfall rates of 5 to 10 cm per hour at times, particularly tonight into Tuesday morning. Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing: This afternoon through Tuesday. Discussion: The first significant lake effect snow squalls of the season are forecast to begin this afternoon.
These snow squalls will continue tonight before weakening late Tuesday. Of particular concern is the potential development of a very intense band of lake effect snow tonight. If this band develops, it may produce intense snowfall rates of 5 to 10 cm per hour. The band is expected to meander somewhat, but if it locks in, some locations may receive significantly higher amounts.
Strong westerly winds followed by northwesterly winds will accompany these snow squalls resulting in significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Road closures are possible. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. 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.
**********************
