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Environment Canada has issued a snow squall watch, forecasting between 30 to 50 centimetres of snow for the Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County.
Snow squalls are expected to start Thursday morning and may last through the weekend. Visibility could be near zero at times.
“Make sure you’re taking extra precautions if you’re heading out on the roads,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Steven Flisfeder. “So keeping safe distance, giving yourself extra time to get to where you’re going to travel.”
The weather agency warns that travel could be dangerous and some routes might become impassable. Road closures are also possible.
A special weather statement has also been issued regarding gusty winds up to 80 km/h in Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County.
According to Environment Canada’s statement, southwest winds will shift westward Wednesday night and then switch to northwest Thursday afternoon or evening.
Environment Canada cautions that strong winds may blow around loose objects and could lead to local power outages. The winds are expected to calm down by Friday.
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