Snow Squall Watch Issued for Midland and Coldwater: Up to 40 cm of Snow Expected
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ECCC issued it on April 6, 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 hazardous travel and near-zero visibility in Midland, Coldwater, and Orr Lake as snow squalls bring heavy snow and high winds through Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Snow Squall
- Affected area
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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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.
Environment Canada has issued a severe snow squall watch for the Midland, Coldwater, and Orr Lake regions as a cold front brings dangerous lake-effect weather to the area.
Alert Details
The alert is an orange snow squall watch issued by Environment Canada (ECCC). The alert was triggered by the arrival of a cold front and subsequent lake-effect snow development off Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
Affected Areas
The watch specifically covers Midland, Coldwater, and Orr Lake. The highest snowfall accumulations are anticipated in areas located east of Lake Huron.
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous, and residents should prepare for possible road closures. Environment Canada urges the public to continue monitoring local forecasts. To report severe weather, residents can email ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or use the hashtag #ONStorm on X.
Expected Conditions
Meteorologists expect local snowfall totals of 20 to 40 cm. The squalls will be paired with westerly to northwesterly winds gusting from 70 to 90 km/h. These factors will result in near-zero visibility due to heavy snow and blowing snow. Additionally, temperatures are forecast to drop sharply in the wake of the cold front.
Timeline
The hazardous conditions are expected to begin Monday evening and continue through Tuesday morning. Conditions are projected to improve by Tuesday afternoon.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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