Værmelding for Hammer Point

snow squall warning in effectLake effect snow squalls through this evening.Hazards:Peak snowfall rates of 5 to 10 cm per hour.Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing snow.Power outages possible due to the heavy wet nature of the snow.Timing:Ending near midnight.Discussion:Snow squalls off the North Channel and Georgian Bay will affect the area through the evening. The worst conditions are expected along Highway 6 between Little Current and Whitefish Falls as well as portions of Highway 69 south of Key River. As is common with snow squalls, snowfall amounts will be highly variable.###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 in some locations. Road closures are possible.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.Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/.

Environment Canada