Narps..lake-effect 40+ cm snow squalls in Ontario

A multi-day, lake-effect snow squall event is about to unfold in parts of southern Ontario. It could bring 40+ cm of snow to some areas, with hazardous travel conditions and reduced visibility expected, potentially leading to road and school closures. A major lake-effect snowfall event is shaping up for southern Ontario's snowbelt communities Thursday and Friday, with the hardest-hit areas expected to be near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

Snow bands will shift, spreading snowfall widely rather than targeting specific areas. Hard-hit regions could see 20-40+ cm, with blowing snow, drifting, and whiteouts likely due to 40-60+ km/h wind gusts through Friday.Residents should stock up on essential supplies, such as food, water, medications, and batteries, and ensure their heating systems are working properly as soon as possible before the snow starts.

Prepare for dangerous travel with quick transitions from calm conditions to near whiteouts when entering snow squalls.Gusty winds will continue through Thursday, with a general forecast of 40-60 km/h wind gusts. Along the lake shores, gusts of near 80 km/h can be expected.

Environment Canada.

That wind blowing off the lakes is nasty. My snowblowers are down and need new carburetors... I don't get them back till Friday?😳

@sgtdjones

How come your hot air blowers never break down

eh?

@Halliwell

@Narper

10) Halliwell - 921...😂

I expected you on this thread...improve your Fantasy League standing before commenting... 😀

I understand only the Brits have such...North America has advanced from such primitive methods. 😎

oh , its cold air....

@Halliwell

Just to keep you updated....

Yellow Watch - Snow Squall

Issued at Thu 3:54 AM Nov. 27

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Snow squalls today and tonight.

What:

Hazardous travel is expected Thursday and Friday as lake-effect snow squalls intensify. Risk for 30-50+ cm in some areas

Poor visibility at times in areas of heavy snow and blowing snow.

Gusty westerly winds to 70 km/h.

When:

Beginning today and continuing tonight.

Additional information:

Lake effect snow bands off Lake Huron are expected to develop today and may affect areas quite far inland at times. The bands may affect portions of the Hamilton area late in the day and tonight.

Gusty westerly winds to 70 km/h will result in areas of blowing snow, giving poor visibility at times.Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada

@sgtdjones

Thanks

Narps is so lucky to have you

for him for have survived to this ripe old age on his own is a miracle

@Halliwell

😂😀😅

@sgtdjones

A bit of flurries and high winds...but nothing here yet in north oshawa.

Oshawa, ON Current Weather - The Weather Network

@Halliwell

I should hexplain sumting to you Trini Brits that live in a lil island called Britain

Canada is so vast that we warn others about storms...

Winds of November on lake Superior

Squalls off the Great lakes

But, but on your little island near the North Sea, such doesn't happen...

So you will not understand, but I am glad you read such.

@Halliwell

Help send money and food....

Snow coming off the Great Lakes 50 km away

Watch the 3 clips....britty...

We got it good and proper😀

@Narper

30 cm my way, and a Colorado low is heading our way in 36 hours...

My machines aren't ready; spark plugs are all sold out.🙁

@sgtdjones

No shortage of fuel for your hot air balloon though 😃

@Halliwell

Tsk tsk...we use helium...

Duncy Brits, ah, tell ya...😂

@Narper

Get ready for more snow, Southern Ontario, with accumulations of 5-20 cm expected for most of the region through Sunday. Expect difficult travel conditions. Snowfall warnings are in effect across much of southern Ontario ahead of the arrival of yet another round of snow aiming for the region. After some areas were hit with 30+ cm of snow from Thursday to Saturday morning—including a whopping 57 cm in Brussels—a Colorado low will track into the Great Lakes region with widespread snowfall. Totals will vary from 5 to 20 cm throughout the region.

A Colorado low is projected to sweep across southern Ontario Saturday night and Sunday, spreading a more uniform layer of snow across the region. A Yellow Warning—Snowfall is in effect for much of the region ahead of this system's arrival. The snow will begin in the southwest, near Windsor, Saturday evening. It will spread into the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) by the overnight hours and reach Ottawa by early Sunday, where it will then persist throughout the day.

Unofficial snowfall amounts were reported from the multi-day, lake-effect snowfall from Thursday to Saturday morning.

Brussels: 57 cm

Kitchener-Waterloo: 36 cm

Barrie: 30+ cm

Markdale: 27 cm

Lucknow: 24 cm

Midhurst: 21 cm

Woodstock: 15 cm

Environment Canada

The lake-effect machine revs up into Monday

Bands of lake-effect snow will develop southeast of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay as the system departs the region Sunday evening.

Strong, westerly winds kick up behind the cold front across Lake Huron, gusting to above 70 km/h, where snow squall activity will begin to once again increase through the early evening.Gusty, southwesterly winds are developing as the low lifts north across Georgian Bay.

Peak wind gusts 60-70 km/h along the west end of Lake Ontario. Peak wind gusts 80-90+ km/h are expected across the north shore of Lake Erie.