By Tina Batra
A snowstorm is expected to roll through southern Ontario on Monday. The possibility is there for snow squalls to develop off Georgian Bay and Lake Huron early Monday morning and continue through Tuesday afternoon for areas near the latter. The strongest bands are expected near Lake Huron on Monday, then expected to move southward by Tuesday. Areas close to the lake shores could face snowfall accumulation of as much as 15-30 cm.
“Concern is there for a snow band to develop and intensify as there is the chance that winds align out of the northwest over both Lake Superior and Lake Huron, allowing for an intense squall to form and move inland, impacting the snow belts,” said Jessie Uppal, a meteorologist at The Weather Network.
Parts of Simcoe County, including Barrie, Collingwood, and Hillsdale are also being warned to experience persistent snow squalls Monday morning.
Environment Canada is cautioning drivers of possible treacherous driving conditions in those areas due to snow squalls.
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These snow squalls will develop in the wake of a cold front and will bring rapidly accumulating snowfall along with reduced visibility at times, said Environment Canada in their statement.
Drivers are being advised to prepare for quickly changing road conditions.
“Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm can be expected by Tuesday morning with locally higher amounts possible. Strong northwesterly winds will also aid in reducing visibilities at times due to blowing snow. Travel will be difficult at times and motorists are advised to exercise caution.” Warns Environment Canada.
The snow squalls are expected to dispel by Tuesday morning.
The surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
According to Kelly Sonnenberg, a meteorologist at The Weather Network, Travel impacts along major routes are expected in the northern parts of the 400 along Highway 21, 26, 11 and will become intense bursts of snow, reducing visibility and making driving unsafe.
The snow squalls are expected to settle down by Tuesday morning.
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