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Snow squall watch in effect: Environment Canada

Areas could see up to 20 cm by Monday afternoon
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall watch in effect for: 

  • Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale

Significant lake effect snow possible near Georgian Bay tonight into Monday.



Lake effect flurries are expected to intensify tonight for areas close to Georgian Bay. Snowfall rates of several centimetres per hour will be possible. If the lake effect bands become fairly stationary, some locations may receive in excess of 20 cm by Monday afternoon.



Areas between Wasaga Beach and Owen Sound are most likely to be affected.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone.



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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