Active Alerts Parry Sound, ON

Lake effect snow squalls continue.

Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with additional accumulations of 30 to 45 cm.
Peak snowfall rates of 5 to 10 cm per hour.
Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Power outages possible due to the heavy wet nature of the snow.

Timing:
Continuing through this evening.

Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls off Georgian Bay will continue today as a low pressure system moves across the area, enhancing snowfall amounts. Snow squalls will move south of the area near midnight.

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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 likely.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/.