Environment Canada issues snow squall watch in Huron County

Environment Canada has issued snow squall watches in Huron County this morning.

Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

Snow squalls have developed in the northwest winds off Lake Huron. The strongest band is from near Kincardine to Wingham. Local amounts of 5 to 10 cm are likely before the snow squalls weaken this afternoon. Visibilities may be suddenly reduced to near zero making for hazardous travelling conditions.

Tonight..Becoming cloudy late this evening. Periods of light snow beginning overnight. Low minus 10.

Thursday..Periods of light snow changing to snow at times heavy early in the evening. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming east 20 km/h early in the evening. High zero.

Goderich – Bluewater – Southern Huron County

Snow squalls have developed in the northwest winds off Lake Huron. The winds may shift and bring snow squalls into the regions this morning before weakening this afternoon. Local amounts of 5 cm are expected. Visibilities may be suddenly reduced to near zero making for hazardous travelling conditions.

Tonight..Becoming cloudy late this evening. Periods of light snow beginning overnight. Low minus 10.

Thursday..Periods of light snow changing to snow at times heavy early in the evening. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming east 20 km/h early in the evening. High zero.

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