Active AlertsTobermory, ON

Yellow Watch - Snow Squall

Issued at Fri 8:39 PM Mar. 27
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Snow squalls possible tonight and Saturday morning.

What:
Reduced visibility in heavy and local blowing snow
Total local snowfall amounts of 5 to 15 centimetres.

When:
Tonight into Saturday morning.

Additional information:
A trough will push through the region tonight with a band of heavy snow expected to be associated with it's passage. Cold northwesterly winds will setup behind the trough which will lead to the development of lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron. Primary concern with the squalls will be for reduced visibility associated with the heavy snow within the squalls as well local blowing snow. Most areas are expected to see 5 to 10 centimetres but locally up to 15 centimetres will be possible for areas where the heaviest snow squalls setup for an extended period of time.

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Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

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

Recommended Action


Prepare for the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

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