Yellow Snow Squall Warning Issued for Bruce Peninsula, Sauble Beach, and Tobermory
Environment Canada has issued a snow squall warning for the Bruce Peninsula, with 10 to 20 cm of snow and near-zero visibility expected through tonight.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snow squall warning for the region. The alert was triggered by snow squalls currently occurring off Lake Huron, driven by strong westerly winds.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for the following geographic regions:
- Bruce Peninsula
- Sauble Beach
- Tobermory
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to monitor local alerts and weather forecasts. Travelers should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions as road closures are possible. To report severe weather, you can email ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected to result in significantly reduced visibilities, which may reach near zero at times. Total snowfall accumulations are forecast to be between 10 and 20 cm, though local amounts may be higher in some areas. Strong westerly winds are expected to gust up to 60 km/h. Snowfall totals will vary greatly across the region as the squall bands are expected to shift position considerably.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately, having begun this morning, and will continue through tonight. Winds are expected to weaken tonight as a ridge of high pressure moves into the region, which will bring an end to the snow squall activity.
Source: ECCC Official Notice