‘Near blizzard conditions’: Ontario braces for more lake-effect snow squalls
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Ontarians seeking reprieve from a weekend blast of wintry weather will have to wait as another system is threatening “near blizzard conditions” for some parts.
Ontarians seeking reprieve from a weekend blast of wintry weather will have to wait as another system is threatening “near blizzard conditions” for some parts.
Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell says an Alberta Clipper has been moving across the Great Lakes, bringing with it chilly winds and lake-effect snow squalls.
The system brought light snow on Wednesday, but come early Thursday morning, Farnell said winds will shift from the south to the northwest and the temperature will drop.
“Winds will remain brisk on Thursday, gusting over 50km/h at times,” he said.
“This wind, combined with snowfall rates as high as five-to-10 centimetres per hour will cause near blizzard conditions for some areas like London.”
With that warning in mind, both the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board shut down their schools and buildings for the entire day Thursday.
The Ontario Provincial Police shut down Highway 402 in both directions from Highway 401 to Nauvoo Road due to whiteout and icy conditions. The 401 is also closed in both directions between Furnival and Currie roads in nearby in Elgin County.
Farnell said more than 30 cm could fall in the London area by Friday morning. Environment Canada said that figure could reach 30 cm as well, but if the system changes, it could be as high as 60 cm come Friday morning.
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