Environment Canada is warning long weekend travellers that lake effect snow squalls will continue today (Sunday) before moving south of the area this evening.
Conditions that change from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are possible. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow, the weather agency warns.
You can find more details in the full weather advisory below:
Snow squall warning continued for:
Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County
Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County
Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
Current details:
Lake effect snow squalls today.
Hazards:
Significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Additional snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm.
Westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h.
Timing:
Today into this evening.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls will continue today before moving south of the area this evening.
In addition, westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h will accompany these snow squalls resulting in significantly reduced visibilities in blowing snow.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
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.
