WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall watch in effect for:
- Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County
- Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo
- Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
Brief, intense snowfall is expected to develop. Under the snow squall, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow.
Hazards:
Sudden reduced visibilities in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 5 cm in an hour or two.
Wind gusts of 50 to 70 km/h.
Timing:
This afternoon into this evening.
Discussion:
A brief but intense snow squall, associated with a fast moving arctic cold front will push southeastward across southern Ontario this afternoon through this evening. Heavy snow will combine with gusty northwesterly winds to give significantly reduced visibilities.
Plunging temperatures in the wake of this front will usher in the coldest air of the season thus far.
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 significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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