Snow Squall Watch Issued for Bruce Peninsula, Sauble Beach, and Tobermory

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow snow squall watch for the Bruce Peninsula region. This alert indicates that conditions are favorable for the development of intense snow squalls that may significantly impact travel and visibility.

Affected Areas

The watch is specifically in effect for the following regions:

• Bruce Peninsula
• Sauble Beach
• Tobermory

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to monitor local weather alerts and forecasts. Travel may become hazardous due to sudden changes in weather conditions, and road closures are possible. To report severe weather, you can email [email protected] or post reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.

Expected Conditions

Snow squalls are expected to develop off Lake Huron as a result of strong westerly winds. Key conditions include:

• Visibility: Expected to be near zero at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow.
• Snowfall Accumulation: General amounts of 5 to 15 cm are expected, though locally higher amounts are possible where squall bands persist.
• Wind Speeds: Westerly winds are forecast to gust up to 60 km/h.

Timeline

The weather event is expected to begin Wednesday morning and continue through Wednesday night. Conditions are forecast to improve late Wednesday night as a ridge of high pressure moves into the area, weakening the winds and bringing an end to the squall activity.