Snow squall watch issued for Sault and area

SNOW SQUALL WATCH

ENVIRONMENT CANADA

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Snow squall warning issued for: Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island - Blind River - Thessalon 

Current details: Persistent snow squalls are expected to develop.

Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.

Brisk west and southwest winds blowing over the open waters of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan are expected to generate flurries and localized snow squalls this evening and overnight.

The heaviest snow squalls are expected to remain south of the city of Sudbury and the city of Sault Ste Marie.

The heaviest snow squalls may produce snowfall amounds of 10 to 15 cm per 12 hours along with reduced visibilities. 

Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably, changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common.

Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/

Snow Squall Watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the formation of bands of snow that could produce intense accumulating snow or near zero visibilities.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required, so stay tuned to your local media or Weatheradio.

Email reports of severe weather to [email protected] or tweet with the hashtag #ONStorm.

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