Snowsqualls possible tonight

Environment Canada has issued the following special weather statement this morning for Sault Ste. Marie - Superior East - Wawa - White River - Pukaskwa - Chapleau - Gogama - Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake.

************************* Snowsqualls possible tonight.

Cold westerly winds are expected to set up over the relatively warm waters of Lake Superior this evening, generating localized bands of lake effect snow.

Local snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres are possible tonight over areas of Superior East from Batchawana Bay to south of Wawa with lesser amounts inland from Lake Superior.

Additionally, these snowsquall bands will produce whiteout conditions with near-zero visibility in snow and blowing snow.

The snowsqualls are expected to weaken Sunday morning.

Pavement temperatures are likely still above the freezing mark so initially the snow will melt on contact there, whereas snow will accumulate more quickly over grassy areas and on objects.

This could lead to noticeable differences in the total snowfall accumulations.

Current forecast snowfall amounts are below warning criteria however Environment Canada continues to monitor the situation and will issue warnings as required.

Listen for further statements.

Additional information may also be found by consulting the latest public forecast.

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