Near blizzard conditions: Ontario braces for more lake-effect snow squalls [Video]

Ontarians seeking reprieve from a weekend blast of wintry weather will have to wait as another system is threatening “near blizzard conditions” for some parts.

Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell says an Alberta Clipper has been moving across the Great Lakes, bringing with it chilly winds and lake-effect snow squalls.

The system brought light snow on Wednesday, but come early Thursday morning, Farnell said winds will shift from the south to the northwest and the temperature will drop.

“Winds will remain brisk on Thursday, gusting over 50km/h at times,” he said.

“This wind, combined with snowfall rates as high as five-to-10 centimetres per hour will cause near blizzard conditions for some areas like London.”

With that warning in mind, the Thames Valley District School Board, London District Catholic School Board and Western University shut down their schools for the entire day Thursday.

Farnell said more than 30 cm could fall in the London area by Friday morning. …