Environment Canada issues a snow squall warning for Highway 17 from Batchawana Bay to Montreal River, expecting heavy lake effect snow with accumulations of 15 to 20 cm. Reduced visibility due to heavy snow and blowing snow is anticipated, making travel hazardous.
Current details:Heavy lake effect snow with additional accumulations of 15 to 20 cm.When:Lake effect snow off Lake Michigan and Lake Superior is expected to affect portions of Highway 17 today from Batchawana Bay to Montreal River.
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 hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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