Snow squall warning continued for:
Midland – Coldwater – Orr Lake,
Orillia – Lagoon City – Washago,
Town of Parry Sound – Rosseau – Killbear Park,
Port Carling – Port Severn,
Bracebridge – Gravenhurst,
Bruce Peninsula – Sauble Beach – Tobermory,
Current details:
Persistent snow squalls will continue today.
Hazards:
Additional snowfall amounts of five to 10 cm are possible by this afternoon in the most intense snow squalls.
Significantly reduced visibility due to heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing:
Continuing through this afternoon.
Discussion:
Snow squalls are expected to gradually weaken throughout the day.
However, an approaching low-pressure system from the northwest is expected to impact the area tonight, which could give additional snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous due to reduced visibility.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. If you become stranded in a vehicle, do not leave. The vehicle offers a form of protection from the cold. A single person walking through the snow is harder to find than a stranded car or truck. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.
Weather advisory continued for:
Huntsville – Baysville,
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory is in effect for today.
Hazards:
Additional snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm by this evening.
Reduced visibility due to heavy snow.
Timing:
Beginning this morning.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow is expected to return to the region this morning, possibly bringing an additional 5 to 10 cm of snow throughout the day.
Snow squalls are expected to gradually weaken through the day. However, additional snowfall is expected tonight as a low-pressure system approaches the area. Additional snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm is possible with this system.
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. Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
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.
