STATUS

UPDATED: WARNING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023

OFFICE OPEN

Well, the first significant snow squalls of the season expected tonight through Tuesday. More so for north of the GTA (of course) with a Snow Squall Warning.


Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 10 to 30 cm. Intense snowfall rates of up to 5 cm per hour at times. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Timing: Tonight through Tuesday.


The first significant lake effect snow squalls of the season are forecast beginning late tonight. These snow squalls will continue through Tuesday before weakening Tuesday night.

Strong westerly winds followed by northwesterly winds will accompany these snow squalls resulting in significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.


Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

SNOW SQUALL WATCH

– Angus
– Beaverton
– Georgina
– Innisfil
– New Tecumseth
– Newmarket
– Northern Durham Region
– Northern York Region
– Uxbridge

 

SNOW SQUALL WARNING
Hazards: Local accumulations of 20 to 35 cm, with isolated higher amounts possible. Intense snowfall rates possibly exceeding 5 cm per hour at times. Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

– Barrie
– Blue Mountains
– Collingwood
– Dundalk
– Hanover
– Hillsdale
– Kincardine
– Mansfield
– Northern Dufferin County
– Northern Grey County
– Owen Sound
– Saugeen Shores
– Shelburne
– Southern Bruce County
– Southern Grey County

 

 

 

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