Lake Effect Snow Squalls Return Tonight And Sunday

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Snow squall warning replaces snow squall watch for:
South River – Burk’s Falls,
Huntsville – Baysville,
Town of Parry Sound – Rosseau – Killbear Park,

Current details:
Lake effect snow squalls return tonight and Sunday.

Hazards:
Significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Snowfall accumulations of 20 to 35 cm by Sunday afternoon.
Westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h.

Timing:
Tonight into Sunday.

Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls are forecast to begin this evening and will continue through Sunday afternoon before moving south of the area Sunday evening.
In addition, westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h will accompany these snow squalls resulting in significantly reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

Snow squall warning replaces snow squall watch for:
Midland – Coldwater – Orr Lake,
Port Carling – Port Severn,
Bracebridge – Gravenhurst,

Current details:
Lake effect snow squalls return tonight and Sunday.

Hazards:
Significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Snowfall accumulations of 20 to 35 cm by Sunday evening.
Westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h.

Timing:
Tonight into Sunday.

Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls are forecast to begin near midnight and will continue through Sunday afternoon before moving south of the area Sunday evening.
In addition, westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h will accompany these snow squalls resulting in significantly reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Road closures are possible.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.

Weather advisory issued for:
Western Algonquin Park – Lake of Two Rivers,
Oxtongue Lake – Fort Irwin – Northern Haliburton County,

Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning tonight.

Hazards:
Significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm by Sunday evening.
Westerly winds gusting up to 60 km/h.

Timing:
Tonight into Sunday.

Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls are forecast to begin this evening and will continue through Sunday afternoon before moving south of the area Sunday evening.
In addition, westerly winds gusting up to 60 km/h will accompany these snow squalls resulting in significantly reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather.

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