WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall watch continued for:
- Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region
Current details:
Lake effect snow squalls possible beginning this morning.
Hazards:
Local snowfall accumulations near 15 cm possible.
Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow.
Timing:
This morning to early this evening.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls over Lake Erie may shift northward to affect locations along the Lake Erie shoreline from Long Point to southern Niagara this morning. These snow squalls will drift southward back over Lake Erie this evening.
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.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. 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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