WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Blowing snow advisory in effect for:
• Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
• Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County
Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow expected Saturday.
Hazards:
• Strong winds gusting between 70 and 80 km/h.
• Areas of near zero visibility in snow and blowing snow.
• Snow accumulations of 5 to 10 cm possible.
Timing:
Saturday morning and afternoon.
Discussion:
An Alberta Clipper will bring strong winds and snow to southern Ontario on Saturday. Snow will begin across the region tonight. With the passage of a cold front in the morning, very strong northwesterly winds are expected to develop causing hazardous blowing snow conditions. Strong winds will weaken gradually Saturday evening.
Impacts:
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
Blowing snow advisories are issued when winds are expected to create blowing snow giving poor visibility to 800 metres or less for at least three hours.
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Special weather statement in effect for:
• Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
• Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
Strong winds expected Saturday.
Hazards:
• Strong winds gusting between 70 and 80 km/h.
• Potential areas of reduced visibility in blowing snow.
Timing:
Saturday morning and afternoon.
Discussion:
An Alberta Clipper will bring strong winds to southern Ontario on Saturday. With the passage of a cold front in the morning, very strong northwesterly winds are expected to develop with gusts between 70 and 80 km/h possible. Strong winds will weaken gradually Saturday evening.
Impacts:
• Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.
• High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.
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