Yellow Snow Squall Warning Brings Heavy Snow and Dangerous Travel Risks
If you’re in Ontario’s cottage country or parts of northern Ontario this weekend, winter is about to make its presence felt in a big way. A yellow warning has been issued as intense snow squalls are expected to move through the region, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and rapidly changing conditions that could catch many people off guard.
According to weather officials, areas like Parry Sound, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Lake Muskoka, Bala, and surrounding communities are likely to be hit the hardest. Snowfall totals are expected to range between 20 and 40 centimetres, and in some spots, even more snow could pile up if conditions line up just right. It has been warned that snowfall rates could reach as high as 5 to 10 centimetres per hour at times, especially on Saturday. If a powerful snow band becomes stationary, amounts exceeding 40 centimetres are not being ruled out.
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This snow event is being driven by lake-effect snow squalls developing near Lake Huron. As winds strengthen and shift direction, the snow is expected to spread farther inland. Winds could reach speeds of 50 to 60 kilometres per hour, and when combined with falling snow, blowing and drifting are likely to occur. Because of this, visibility may be reduced suddenly, even dropping close to zero in some moments. Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly, sometimes with very little warning.
Other communities such as Owen Sound, Sauble Beach, and Dundalk are also in line to see significant snowfall, although totals there are expected to be slightly lower, in the range of 10 to 20 centimetres. Still, even those amounts can create hazardous driving conditions, especially when paired with gusty winds and icy roads.
Residents and travelers are being urged to take this warning seriously. Travel plans may need to be changed, delayed, or avoided altogether, particularly during periods of heavy snowfall. Time spent outdoors should be limited where possible, and people are being advised to prepare for rapidly changing and worsening conditions.
While much of cottage country braces for heavy snow, Toronto is expected to avoid the worst of this system. The city may only see a chance of flurries, along with bitter cold temperatures and strong wind chills. Even so, the cold serves as a reminder that winter conditions are firmly settling in across the province.
Overall, this yellow snow squall warning is a clear signal that winter travel could become dangerous very quickly. Staying informed, planning ahead, and exercising caution could make all the difference as this powerful burst of winter weather moves through the region.
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