Significantly reduced visibilities in heavy snow and local blowing snow and sudden whiteout conditions are possible, Environment Canada says
Snow squalls are expected. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.Significantly reduced visibilities in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Sudden whiteout conditions are also possible.Snow squalls are expected to affect the area beginning early this morning and will continue into Thursday morning.
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. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
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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