Snow squall watch continued for:
Barrie – Orillia – Midland,
Port Carling – Port Severn,
Bracebridge – Gravenhurst,
Current details:
Intense lake effect snow squalls returning tonight.
Hazards:
Local snowfall amounts of 30 to 50 cm.
Visibilities may be reduced to near zero in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
Timing:
Tonight through Sunday.
Discussion:
Snow squalls are forecast to move back into the area tonight. These snow squalls will then continue through Sunday before coming to an end Sunday night.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Snow squall watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the formation of bands of snow that could produce intense accumulating snow or near zero visibilities.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.