Another day and another weather advisory issued by Environment Canada.
While a wind warning remains in place across Chatham-Kent, a blowing snow advisory has also been issued.
“Poor visibilities in local blowing snow this afternoon through tonight,” forecasters say.
“Flurries and strong westerly winds with gusts of 70 to 100 km/h are expected following the passage of a sharp cold front today. Any fresh snow will be whipped up by the winds creating near whiteout conditions at times in blowing snow.”
Conditions will slowly improve early Monday morning as winds begin to diminish, Environment Canada officials stated.
“Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.”
Meanwhile, a wind warning also remains in place.
“Major wind storm beginning early this morning,” forecasters say.
“Very strong southwest winds with frequent gusts of 100 to 110 km/h are beginning over extreme Southwestern Ontario early this morning in the wake of a sharp arctic cold front blasting across the region. A wind gust of 95 km/h has already been reported at Windsor airport.”
Wind gusts of 120 km/h are likely in areas along the shores of Lake Huron and Lake Erie, as well as over higher elevations like the Dundalk Highlands, Environment Canada officials stated.
“The damaging winds will continue into this evening, then will gradually start to diminish near midnight, except near Lakes Erie and Huron where they may persist most of the night. Power outages are possible. Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.”
Officials are encouraging people to continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
