Snow Squall Watch Issued for Region
Heavy lake effect snow is expected to arrive late tonight and continue until Tuesday morning.
Weather Alert from Environment Canada
Affected Areas
- Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County
- Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County
Timing and Amounts
Snow squalls will occur late tonight through Tuesday morning, with total snowfall ranging from 15 to 30 cm, and locally higher amounts possible.
Additional Information
Lake effect snow from Lake Huron will start impacting Lambton County tonight and may reach locations near the eastern shore of Lake Huron Monday morning. Snow squalls may also extend towards Lake Erie.
Northerly winds will shift to northwesterly late Monday into early Tuesday, increasing lake effect snow east and southeast of Lake Huron. Snow intensity is expected to lessen later Tuesday morning.
Visibility may drop suddenly to near zero at times, making roads and walkways difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
Reporting Severe Weather
You can report severe weather by emailing [email protected] or posting reports on X using #ONStorm. To become a Verified Commenter, please fill out the application form provided by Environment Canada.
Author's summary: A significant lake effect snow event is forecasted, requiring careful travel preparation due to rapidly worsening conditions and heavy snow accumulations across parts of Perth County and neighboring areas.