Environment Canada has issued snow squall warnings for several areas in Ontario, predicting hazardous travel conditions due to heavy snowfall and strong winds. Snow squalls are expected to bring total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 centimeters and wind gusts of up to 80 kilometers per hour, leading to near-zero visibility.
Environment Canada has issued a snow squall warning for several areas in Ontario, predicting hazardous travel conditions due to heavy snowfall and strong winds. The warning, issued this morning, states that snow squall s are expected to develop throughout the day and into Friday morning, bringing total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 centimeters. Powerful wind gusts of up to 80 kilometers per hour are anticipated, leading to near-zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
The snow squalls are expected to begin this morning as a low-pressure system moves across northern Ontario. In its wake, lake-effect snow squalls are likely to develop early this afternoon. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in weather, with visibility potentially dropping to near zero at times. Highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots could become treacherous due to accumulating snow, increasing the risk of road closures. Environment Canada advises residents to stay informed by monitoring alerts and forecasts. Those experiencing severe weather are encouraged to report it by email or using the hashtag #ONStorm on Twitter.
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