Snow Squall Watch (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)

Snow Squall Watch in effect for:

  • Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake

Brief, intense snowfall is expected to develop. Under the snow squall, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow.

What:

  • Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
  • Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per hour.
  • Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm.

When: This afternoon and evening.

Additional Information: A strong cold front will move northwest to southeast across the area this afternoon into this evening. A brief but intense line of flurries is expected to develop along the cold front, which will may result in near-zero visibility in heavy snow. Strong northerly wind gusts behind the cold front will also bring reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

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 significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.

Environment Canada

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