Snow Squall Warning Issued for Midland, Coldwater, and Orr Lake Regions
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ECCC issued it on April 2, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada warns of heavy snow squalls off Georgian Bay, with local accumulations of up to 30 cm and near-zero visibility expected through Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- Snow Squall
- Affected area
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snow squall warning for the region. Snow squalls are expected to develop, bringing heavy snow and blowing snow that will significantly reduce visibility and lead to rapid snow accumulation.
Affected Areas
The primary alert is in effect for Midland, Coldwater, and Orr Lake. Environment Canada notes that the strongest snow squall activity is expected to come off Georgian Bay between Meaford and Wasaga Beach, potentially extending inland as far as Barrie.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel will likely be hazardous due to sudden reductions in visibility. Road closures and local utility outages are possible. Residents should continue to monitor alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Local amounts of 20 to 30 cm are expected, with the potential to exceed 30 cm if the squall remains stationary.
- Snowfall Rates: Peak rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour are possible.
- Wind: Westerly to northwesterly winds gusting between 60 and 70 km/h.
- Visibility: Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timeline
The weather event is expected to begin near midnight and continue through early Tuesday evening. Conditions are forecast to slowly improve beginning late Tuesday afternoon.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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