4:53 AM EST Wednesday 13 January 2016
Snow squall warning in effect for:
Goderich – Bluewater – Southern Huron County
Listowel – Milverton – Northern Perth County
Stratford – Mitchell – Southern Perth County
Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County
Lake effect snow at times heavy is affecting much of Huron and Perth counties. Additional snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 are possible by the time the snow squalls weaken later this morning.
In addition, winds gusting to 50 km/h are expected to create reduced visibility in blowing snow.
Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility.
Snow squall warnings are issued when bands of snow form that produce intense accumulating snow or near zero visibilities.
