Snow squall watch continued for:
South River – Burk’s Falls,
Huntsville – Baysville,
Town of Parry Sound – Rosseau – Killbear Park,
Current details:
Significant lake effect snow squalls developing this evening and continuing into Saturday night.
Hazards:
Local snowfall accumulations of 30 to 60 cm by early Sunday morning.
Visibilities may be reduced to near zero in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
Timing:
This evening through early Sunday morning.
Discussion:
Significant snow squalls are forecast to develop this evening and will continue through Saturday night before coming to an end.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca.
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.
