- Stratford – Mitchell – Southern Perth County
Lake effect snow squalls expected today into Saturday.
Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 20 to 35 cm by Saturday evening. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.
Timing: This afternoon into Saturday.
Discussion: A burst of heavy snow and blowing snow is expected this afternoon as snow squalls push south. More stationary snow squall bands will set up this afternoon and evening bringing higher snowfall accumulations tonight into Saturday.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Road closures are possible. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
