WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall watch in effect for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
Snow squalls are expected to develop near midnight.
What:
Lake effect snow off of Georgian Bay, with local snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm expected by Tuesday afternoon.
Peak snowfall rates of 2 cm per hour are possible.
Reduced visibility due to heavy snow and blowing snow.
When:
Midnight through Tuesday afternoon.
Discussion:
Snow squalls are expected to develop near midnight as the winds shift to northerly.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. 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.
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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