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Strong wind, blowing snow may create dangerous conditions

Snow squalls to continue through the region this afternoon
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning in effect for:

  • Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
  • Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
  • Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago

Snow squalls and strong winds today.

Multiple bands of snow squalls continue to affect the region this afternoon.

Strong westerly winds gusting up to 80 km/h are also occurring today. These strong winds are generating near zero visibilities in blowing snow.

Local snowfall amounts near 15 cm per 12 hours are possible in the strongest snow squalls.

The westerly winds will become northwesterly this evening, shifting the snow squalls to the southeast of Georgian Bay.

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. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Road closures are possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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