Snow squall warning issued for Newmarket area

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snow squall warning issued for:
   Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region, Ont. 

Current details:
Heavy snow squall expected near Lake Simcoe this afternoon into early this evening.

This snow squall warning replaces the winter weather travel advisory previously in effect.

Hazards:
Lake effect snow bands producing local accumulations of 10 to 15 cm.
Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Timing:
Through this afternoon and ending this evening.

Discussion:
Lake effect snow will impact areas near Lake Simcoe this afternoon before moving north of the region this evening.

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.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

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.

More details on the alert are available here.

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