Environment Canada warns of hazardous travel conditions due to potential snow squalls bringing significant snowfall and near-zero visibility.
Environment Canada has upgraded a snow squall watch to a warning, predicting the potential development of heavy snow squall s this afternoon. These squalls could bring 15 to 20 cm of snow and near-zero visibility due to heavy and blowing snow. The warning, issued for the region, states that snow squall s are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into Friday morning. The warning follows a low-pressure system moving across northern Ontario, leaving behind lake-effect snow squall s.
Wind gusts up to 80 km/h could create near-zero visibility conditions in heavy snow and blowing snow. Lake effect snow is anticipated to lessen to flurries by Friday morning.Environment Canada cautions that snow squalls can cause rapid and significant weather changes, shifting from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometers. Visibility will frequently drop to near zero due to the heavy snow and blowing snow. Travel is expected to be hazardous in some areas due to reduced visibility. Motorists are advised to turn on their headlights and maintain a safe following distance if visibility decreases while driving. The public is urged to stay informed about weather alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can email Environment Canada or tweet using the hashtag #ONStorm
SNOW SQUALL WARNING ENVIRONMENT CANADA NORTHERN ONTARIO HAZARDOUS TRAVEL VISIBILITY LAKE-EFFECT SNOW
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