Blizzard Warning (Orange Level) Issued

Environment Canada

(Locations listed below description)

Impact level: High Forecast confidence: High

Snow squalls beginning overnight. Blizzard Monday afternoon and evening.

What: Blizzard conditions with near zero visibility. Westerly winds gusting 70 to 90 km/h. Wind chills between minus 20 and minus 25. Snowfall accumulations of 20 to 40 cm. Locally higher amounts possible.

When: Snow squalls beginning overnight. Blizzard conditions Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Heaviest snowfall amounts expected Monday night into Tuesday.

Additional information: Lake effect snow squalls will begin overnight. Strong westerly winds will develop Monday afternoon, producing blizzard conditions in blowing snow. Winds and blowing snow will diminish Monday evening, however, snow squalls will continue into Tuesday.

Travel will be dangerous and likely impossible due to near-zero visibility. Road closures are possible. Avoid travel and outdoor activities, if possible. If you must travel, have an emergency plan. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle. If you become lost or stranded, remain where you are until conditions improve.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

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