WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2024-12-31 5:51PM EST by Environment Canada:
Snow squall watch issued for:
Barrie - Orillia - Midland, Ont.
Current details:
Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.
Lake effect snow squalls possible beginning late Wednesday.
Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 10 to 20 cm by Thursday evening.
Additional accumulations possible Thursday night.
Poor visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing:
Beginning late Wednesday and continuing through Thursday.
Additional snow squalls possible Thursday night.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls off Georgian Bay are forecast to develop once again in the wake of a low pressure system. Strong northwest winds gusting up to 50 or 60 km/h will accompany the snow squalls resulting in blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility at times particularly Thursday and Thursday night.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
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.
More details on the alert are available here.
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