KAWARTHA LAKES-A Snow Squall Warning is now in effect for Fenelon Falls – Balsam Lake Park – Northern Kawartha Lakes. This has been upgraded from a Watch.
Significant lake effect snow squalls expected again tonight through Friday with locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 40 to 80 cm through Friday. Peak snowfall rates of 5 to 10 cm per hour with very poor visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow beginning this evening and continuing into Friday.
Lake effect snow squalls off Georgian Bay are forecast to develop in the wake of a strong cold front tonight. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 60 km/h will accompany the snow squalls resulting in widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility. Locally higher snowfall amounts greater than 80 cm are possible, especially if a strong snow squall band remains over the same area. Road closures are possible given the expected poor travel conditions. Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
