Several parts of Ontario are under a blizzard warning as lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron will create conditions that will make travelling “nearly impossible.”
Environment Canada says areas such as Owen Sound, The Blue Mountains, Hanover and Kincardine could be hit with up to 80 centimetres of snow over the next 24 hours.
“Lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron have developed in the wake of a strong cold front. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 80 km/h this morning will result in widespread blowing snow with near zero visibility,” the federal weather agency said in a notice Thursday.
“Winds should ease somewhat this afternoon, although heavy snowfall will continue into Friday. Travel is expected to be difficult to nearly impossible.”
Environment Canada added snowfall amounts of more than 80 cm are possible if strong snow squalls remain over one area for a longer period of time.
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