A snow squall watch has been issued for the southern Niagara Region.
Environment Canada says lake effect snow off Lake Erie is likely to affect the area Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.
Accumulations could reach 15 to 25 cm.
And with westerly or southwesterly winds gusting to 50 km/h, local blowing snow could reduce visibility.
"Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common," Environment Canada explained. "Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow."
"Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve."
Find the full weather advisory below:
Snow squall watch issued for:
Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region, Ont. (046720)
Current details:
Snow squalls are possible beginning Tuesday afternoon.
What:
Heavy lake effect snow with accumulations of 15 to 25 cm.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
When:
Tuesday through Wednesday morning.
Additional information:
Lake effect snow off Lake Erie is likely to affect the area Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday. Westerly or southwesterly winds gusting to 50 km/h may result in local blowing snow.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
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.
More details on the alert are available here.
