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Snow squalls expected for the Niagara region today

Local snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25 cm are possible, Environment Canada says
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning continued for:

  •    Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region

Current details:
Snow squalls expected today.

Hazards:
Local snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25 cm.
Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Timing:
This morning through early this evening.

Discussion:
Snow squalls are expected today. Locations that will be affected will be mainly along a line from Long Point into Fort Erie. Snow squalls will move south this evening, but could move inland again on Thursday.

Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. 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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