Environment Canada has issued a multi-day snow squall watch for the northern Kawarthas region beginning Thursday evening (November 28).
So far, the snow squall watch is only in effect for Haliburton County.
Lake effect snow off Lake Huron and Georgian Bay is forecast to strengthen Thursday evening into Friday morning, and will persist through the weekend and into early next week.
Locally heavy snowfall with peak snowfall rates of 5 to 10 cm per hour is expected, with accumulations possibly exceeding 30 cm by Friday night. There will be very poor visibility in bursts of heavy snow and local blowing snow.
More locally heavy snowfall is expected through the weekend and into early next week.
As is common with lake effect snow, snowfall amounts will be highly variable. Some areas may receive well in excess of 50 cm by the end of the weekend.
Road closures are possible on the weekend, especially over areas that receive multiple lake effect bands. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
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.
