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snow squall watch in effectLake effect snow squalls expected to begin Thursday afternoon or evening.Hazards:Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 15 to 25 cm is possible by Friday afternoon.Poor visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing snow.Timing:Thursday afternoon or evening through Friday morning.Discussion:Lake effect snow off Lake Superior and the North Channel is expected to develop Thursday afternoon or evening and continue through Friday morning. The most significant snow is expected to remain west and south of Elliot Lake.###Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. 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.Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

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