Snow squall warning continued for:
South River – Burk’s Falls,
Huntsville – Baysville,
Town of Parry Sound – Rosseau – Killbear Park,
Current details:
Significant lake effect snow squalls expected today and tonight.
Hazards:
Local snowfall accumulations of 30 to 60 cm by Sunday morning.
Visibilities may be reduced to near zero in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
Timing:
Now through tonight.
Discussion:
Significant snow squalls are expected to persist throughout the day today. Snow squalls will move out of the area tonight.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Road closures are possible.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone. 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.
