A snow squall watch and a special weather statement for strong wind gusts have been issued for parts of Huron County, including Exeter, Goderich, Bluewater, and Southern Huron County.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, lake-effect snow squalls are expected to move into the region this evening and continue into Tuesday afternoon. Some areas could see between 20 and 40 centimetres of snow, with the heaviest amounts expected in communities east of Lake Huron.
Forecasters say visibility may drop to near zero at times due to heavy snowfall and blowing snow. A sharp drop in temperature behind a cold front will help create the snow squalls, along with strong winds from the west and northwest.
Winds are expected to gust between 70 and 90 kilometres per hour from this morning through Tuesday morning. The strong winds could blow around loose objects, break tree branches, and possibly lead to local power outages.
The combination of heavy snow, blowing snow, and strong winds is expected to create dangerous travel conditions. Drivers may experience sudden changes in visibility, and road closures are possible in some areas.
Environment Canada says conditions should begin to improve by Tuesday afternoon as the weather system moves out of the region. Residents are encouraged to monitor weather alerts and forecasts and to be prepared for quickly changing conditions if they need to travel.