Snow Squall Warning For Huron & Perth – 15CM Snow Possible, Reduced Visibility

4:56 AM EST Friday 30 December 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

Snow squalls are expected. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.

Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm are possible under the heaviest snow squalls today. The snow squalls are expected to persist into this evening.

The strongest snow squall is currently located from near Kincardine southeast towards Fergus. This snow squall will shift southwards this morning through Guelph and Kitchener during the morning rush hour. A quick 5 to 10 cm along with reduced visibilities in blowing snow is expected.

Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.

Snow squall warnings are issued when bands of snow form that produce intense accumulating snow or near zero visibilities.

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