Snow squall watch issued for:
South River – Burk’s Falls,
Western Algonquin Park – Lake of Two Rivers,
Current details:
Brief, intense snowfall is expected to develop. Under the snow squall, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow.
Hazard:
A burst of heavy snow, reducing visibilities.
Snow accumulations up to 5 cm in just a short period of time.
When:
Between 8:00pm EST and 11:00pm EST.
Discussion:
An enhanced band of heavy snow may develop along a cold front moving through the area today.
Impacts:
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.
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.
Weather advisory issued for:
Town of Parry Sound – Rosseau – Killbear Park,
Weather advisory issued for:
Port Carling – Port Severn,
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.
Hazard:
Snow, heavy at times, with local snowfall accumulations near 5 cm.
Reduced visibility in snow.
When:
From 6:00 P.M. EST to 10:00 P.M. EST.
Discussion:
Periods of snow, heavy at times, will affect the area this evening.
Impacts:
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, https://www.twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 5-1-1.
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.
