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snow squall warning in effectLake effect snow squalls beginning this evening.Hazards:Local accumulations possibly exceeding 30 cm by late Sunday.Very poor visibility in bursts of heavy snow and local blowing snow.Timing:Beginning this evening and ending Sunday afternoon.Discussion:Lake effect snow squalls are expected to move south into the area this evening. These snow squalls will shift from time to time over the course of the weekend. Travel is expected to be hazardous at times. As is common with snow squalls, snowfall amounts will be highly variable. Portions of the region may receive in excess of 30 cm by the end of the weekend.###Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Road closures are possible.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/.

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