Sault and area under snow squall watch: Environment Canada

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2023-11-26 4:33 p.m. by Environment Canada:
Snow squall watch issued for:
   Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
   Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay

Current details:
Snow squalls expected Monday morning into Tuesday morning.

Hazards:
Heavy snowfall with local accumulations of 15 to 25 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Timing:
Monday morning into Tuesday morning.

Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls are forecast beginning Monday morning. Local snowfall accumulations could reach 15 to 25 cm by Tuesday. Strong northwesterly winds will accompany these snow squalls resulting in significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Travel is expected to be significantly impacted, and people are encouraged to monitor future forecasts for further details.

Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Road closures are possible.

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.

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