Snow squall warning in effect for the Sault

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow Squall Warning in effect for:

• Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
• Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay

Snow squalls expected this 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: This morning into Tuesday morning.

Discussion: Lake effect snow squalls are expected to develop for areas near Lake Superior as the morning progresses. 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. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

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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Snowfall Warning in effect for:

• Agawa - Lake Superior Park

Snowfall warning continues early this morning.

Hazard: Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour at times.

Timing: Tapering off this morning.

Discussion: Areas of heavy snowfall continue south of Wawa this morning, but they should taper off as the morning progresses. As colder air moves into the region, lake effect flurries off Lake Superior will develop, and should mostly affect areas between Montreal River Harbour and Sault Ste Marie where a snow squall warning is in effect.

Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.

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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