WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2025-01-07 8:21PM EST by Environment Canada:
Snow squall warning issued for:
Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County, Ont.
Current details:
Snow squalls expected through Wednesday evening.
Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 15 to 25 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.
Timing:
Through Wednesday evening.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls have intensified and will mainly affect the areas from Mitchell southward through Wednesday. The snow squalls should weaken late Wednesday night. Local snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected, with higher amounts possible if snow squalls become stationary over one area.
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
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.
More details on the alert are available here.
