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Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for several communities, with up to 20 cm.
Nsuaga reports that the forecast predicts that some areas of Ontario could see snowfall rates reaching 2 to 4 cm per hour, causing rapidly changing and potentially dangerous driving conditions.
The snowfall warning impacts the following areas in Northwestern Ontario:
X Lansdowne House
X Weagamow Lake
X North Caribou Lake
X Cat Lake
X Deer Lake
X Fort Hope
X Ogoki
In addition to the snowfall, northeasterly winds are expected to gust up to 60 km/h, which may lead to areas of blowing snow and further reduce visibility.
The snowfall is set to begin Sunday evening and continue through the night, easing by Monday morning.
A special weather statement has also been issued for areas further south, such as Nakina, Aroland and Pagwa, where snowfall amounts could exceed 10 cm. In these areas, the accumulation will depend on how quickly rain transitions to snow as temperatures drop overnight. Conditions are expected to improve by late Monday morning.
It looks like southern Ontario won’t be enjoying the winter wonderland just yet. Snowfall is expected to affect parts of northwestern Ontario (for now), sparing the south from any early-season snow.
Environment Canada advises residents in affected areas to prepare for quickly changing road conditions. Motorists are encouraged to adjust travel plans if possible, as visibility may be suddenly reduced art times in heavy and blowing snow.
