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snow squall watch in effectSnow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.Snow squalls possible Wednesday night into Thursday.Hazards:Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 10 to 15 cm.Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 6 cm per hour.Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.Timing:Wednesday night into Thursday morning.Discussion:Lake effect snow squalls off Georgian Bay may move northward into the area Wednesday night. People are advised to monitor future forecasts as the event draws nearer.###Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.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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