Snow Squall Watch Issued for Central Ontario, Up to 60 cm of Snow Expected in Some Areas.

Environment Canada has issued a snow squall watch for central Ontario and a snow squall warning for northern areas, including Barrie, Collingwood, and Bracebridge. Heavy snowfall with accumulations of 15-30 cm is expected in central areas, while northern areas can expect 20-40 cm, with some areas reaching 60 cm. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather, and road closures are possible.

As the weather transitions from winter to spring, Mother Nature has other plans for central and northern Ontario. Environment Canada has issued a series of alerts, including a snow squall watch and warnings, with accumulations of up to 60 cm expected in some areas [1][2][3].

Central Ontario, including Barrie, Collingwood, and Bracebridge, is under a snow squall watch, with total accumulations of 15-30 cm predicted [4]. The weather agency warns that conditions are favorable for a brief frontal snow squall on Wednesday morning and lake effect snow squalls on Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday [4].

Northern areas, such as Listowel, Milverton, and Northern Perth County, are under a snow squall warning, with total accumulations of 20-40 cm expected [4]. Some areas, like Northern Wellington County, could see even more significant snowfall, with up to 60 cm possible [2].

The sudden changes in weather can lead to hazardous conditions, with reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow [4]. Travel may be hazardous, and road closures are possible [1][2].

Environment Canada urges residents to monitor the situation closely and adjust their plans accordingly. Stay tuned for updates and advisories from the weather agency.

References:

[1] "Snow squall warnings issued by Environment Canada," Barrie, CTV News, March 19, 2023, https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/snow-squall-warnings-issued-by-environment-canada-1.7173306.

[2] "Snow squall warning issued with up to 60cms of snowfall possible," Barrie, CTV News, March 19, 2023, https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/snow-squall-warning-issued-with-up-to-60cms-of-snowfall-possible-1.7162500.

[3] "Environment Canada sounds alarm about snow squall warnings across most of central Ontario," Barrie, CTV News, March 19, 2023, https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/environment-canada-sounds-alarm-about-snow-squall-warnings-across-most-of-central-ontario-1.6663581.

[4] "Snow squall watch in effect for Barrie with gusting winds," Barrie Today, March 19, 2023, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/snow-squall-watch-in-effect-for-barrie-with-gusting-winds-8468251.