Despite the deceptively damp conditions this morning, local residents are urged to brace themselves for a potential snow squall later today. Environment Canada has issued a Snow Squall Watch, anticipating rapidly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
The main hazards include poor visibility in areas of blowing snow, local snowfall accumulations ranging from 5 to 10 cm, northwest wind gusts of up to 80 km/h—especially near Lake Huron —and the possibility of icy and slippery road conditions.
The snow squalls are expected to develop later this afternoon and persist until early Tuesday morning. Rain showers will transition to snow as colder air moves into southern Ontario. Northwest winds, gusting from 60 to 80 km/h, are likely to create areas of blowing snow, reducing visibility.
Some areas may experience snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm. Conditions are expected to improve overnight or by early Tuesday morning.
Written by: B. Shakyaver
