Up to 15 cm of snowfall possible as snow squall warning takes effect for the Sault and surrounding area

The snow squall should mainly affect areas west of the city of Sault Ste. Marie, near Whitefish Bay, Environment Canada says

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Yellow level warning – snow squall – replaces yellow level watch – snow squall – for:

•    Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay
•    Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island

Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High

Snow squalls today.

What:
Local snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm.
Near zero visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing snow.

When:
Today and tonight.

Additional information:
Snow squalls have developed over Lake Superior and Whitefish Bay this morning. The snow squall should mainly affect areas west of the city of Sault Ste. Marie, near Whitefish Bay.

Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

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