3:06 PM EST Tuesday 12 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 affect much of Huron and Perth as of mid afternoon. Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm are likely by this evening.
In addition, winds gusting to 70 or 80 km/h are expected to create widespread whiteout conditions this afternoon.
The conditions should improve this evening as the lake effect snowfall shifts north of the Huron and Perth regions.
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.