Værmelding for Topsail Island

snow squall watch in effectSnow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.Lake effect snow squalls expected to begin again Thursday.Hazards:Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 15 to 30 cm is possible by Friday.Significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.Timing:Thursday morning to Friday.Discussion:Lake effect flurries have eased over the area and are expected to strengthen again Thursday morning and continue into Friday as northwesterly to westerly winds persist. Road closures are possible, especially over areas that receive multiple snow squall bands.###Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.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.

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