WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Current details:
Snow squalls expected tonight and Wednesday.
Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 10 to 15 cm.
Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour.
Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow.
Timing:
Beginning near midnight and continuing through late Wednesday.
Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls over Lake Erie will move inland near midnight and may become mixed with rain late Wednesday.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/.
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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