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Issued at 2026-01-18 12:25PM EST by Environment Canada:
Orange level watch - snow squall - replaces yellow level watch - snow squall - for:
Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County, Ont. (046220)
Saugeen Shores - Kincardine - Southern Bruce County, Ont. (046230)
Hanover - Dundalk - Southern Grey County, Ont. (046240)
Wingham - Blyth - Northern Huron County, Ont. (046310)
Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County, Ont. (046320)
Goderich - Bluewater - Southern Huron County, Ont. (046330)
Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County, Ont. (046410)
Orange level watch - snow squall - replaces yellow level warning - snow squall - for:
Bruce Peninsula - Sauble Beach - Tobermory, Ont. (046210)
Impact Level: High
Forecast Confidence: High
Snow squalls expected beginning overnight. Dangerous conditions late Monday.
What:
Possible blizzard conditions.
Snowfall accumulations of 20 to 40 cm. Locally higher amounts possible.
When:
Snow squalls beginning overnight or Monday morning.
Possible blizzard conditions late Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
Heaviest snowfall amounts expected Monday night into Tuesday.
Additional information:
Lake effect snow is expected to develop overnight close to Lake Huron and on Monday for areas farther east.
Of particular concern is the potential for several hours of blizzard conditions beginning late Monday afternoon. Westerly winds gusting up to 90 km/h may develop. These winds should diminish somewhat Monday evening, although lake effect snow will continue into Tuesday and possibly Wednesday.
In addition, cold wind chills between minus 20 and minus 25 are expected.
Travel may be extremely hazardous. Road closures are possible. Utility outages are possible.