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Near zero visibility possible due to lake effect snow squalls

A snow squall warning is in effect
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning issued for:
   Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region, Ont. (043220)
   Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago, Ont. (044120)
   Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale, Ont. (044130)
   Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus, Ont. (046510)

Current details:
Lake effect snow squalls this evening.

What:
Additional local snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm.
Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.

When:
Continuing through this evening.

Additional information:
Lake effect snow squalls have redeveloped and will continue this evening. In addition, gusty winds will produce reduced visibility in blowing snow.

Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

More details on the alert are available here.

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