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Snow squall warning in effect for Elliot Lake and area

Very poor visibilities have been reported due to heavy snow and blowing snow
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning in effect for:

  • Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake

Snow squalls are affecting areas near the eastern shores of Lake Superior this afternoon. Very poor visibilities have been reported due to heavy snow and blowing snow.

Snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm are expected in the heaviest snow squalls today and tonight and into Wednesday.

Strong and gusty west winds to 60 km/h will frequently cause white out conditions in blowing snow, especially in exposed areas near Lake Superior.

Snow squalls are expected to start drifting southward Wednesday, and may affect the Sault Ste. Marie area later in the day.

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

Snow squall warnings are issued when bands of snow form that produce intense accumulating snow or near zero visibilities.

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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