WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning issued for:
• Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County
Snow squall warning replaces snow squall watch for:
• Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County
• Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
Current details:
Significant lake effect snow squalls expected late today through Friday.
Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 20 to 30 cm by Friday.
Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 6 cm per hour.
Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing:
Beginning this afternoon or evening and continuing into Friday.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron are forecast to develop in the wake of a strong cold front later today. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h will accompany the snow squalls resulting in widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility at times. The worst conditions are most likely overnight and Thursday.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Road closures are possible.
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 [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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