Residents throughout the Grey-Bruce area should brace for a couple feet of snow on Sunday.
Around 6 p.m., Environment Canada issued a snow squall warning Bruce Peninsula, Sauble Beach, and Tobermory. The weather agency said heavy flurries will begin on Saturday evening, continue through Sunday, and then weaken on Monday morning. By that time, 20 to 35 cm of snowfall is expected.
A winter weather travel advisory was also put in effect for areas throughout Grey-Bruce. Environment Canada predicts that Owen Sound, Blue Mountains, Northern Grey County, Saugeen Shores, Kincardine, and Southern Bruce County will get 15 to 25 cm of snowfall by Sunday evening.
With these lake effect flurries and local snow squalls developing Saturday evening, Environment Canada warned travelers that weather can be unpredictable and conditions could quickly deteriorate.
“Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably… Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow,” a statement from Environment Canada said. “If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.”
