Update: The snow squall warning had ended for Chatham-Kent.
However, the forecast today calls for flurries, local blowing snow and about 2 cm of snow.
Wind will come from the southwest at 40 km/h gusting to 60.
The temperature will stay steady near minus 8, with the wind chill making it feel like near minus 19.
Tonight it will be partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries, with local blowing snow early this evening.
Wind from the southwest at 30 km/h gusting to 50.
The low will drop to minus 15, with the wind chill dipping to minus 19 this evening and minus 26 overnight.
Original story: Environment Canada has issued a yellow snow squall warning for Chatham-Kent, with periods of brief but intense snowfall expected throughout the day.
The warning, issued at 10:16 a.m. Monday, notes that visibility may be rapidly reduced due to heavy snow combined with blowing snow. Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly, with visibility suddenly dropping to near zero at times.
Environment Canada says travel will likely be hazardous, and the conditions could have a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Motorists are advised to be prepared for rapidly changing and worsening road conditions.
Forecast confidence is high, and the impact level has been rated as moderate. Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring weather alerts and forecasts as conditions evolve.
Severe weather reports can be sent to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or shared on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
