Midwestern

Hazardous lake effect snow squalls expected tonight through Friday. Blizzard conditions likely late overnight and Thursday morning.

Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 20 to 30 cm by Friday.
Westerly winds gusting to 80 km/h resulting in near zero visibility in blowing snow.
Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 6 cm per hour.

Timing:
Continuing into Friday. Blizzard conditions likely late overnight and Thursday morning.

Discussion:
Lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron will become better organized as the night progresses . Strong westerly winds gusting up to 80 km/h will develop late overnight resulting in widespread blowing snow with near zero visibility. The worst conditions are most likely late overnight and Thursday morning. Winds should ease somewhat by Thursday afternoon, although snow squall activity will continue into Friday. Travel is expected to be difficult to nearly impossible.

Road closures are likely given the expected dangerous travel conditions.

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Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous due to widespread poor visibility.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

There will be clear sky until morning, then partly cloudy

There will be partly cloudy until morning, then rain

There will be partly cloudy with rain until morning, then partly cloudy with snow

You can expect partly cloudy in the morning, with snow in the afternoon

Grey Bruce Public Health is working to contain a COVID-19 outbreak at the Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home in Wiarton.Public health identified the outbreak Friday, and implemented precautions and safety measures to support staff and residents.Public health will issue an update when the outbreak is over, but in the meantime they are thanking residents, staff, and families for their cooperation and understanding.Families can continue to contact the Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven homes with any questions and concerns.

Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home in Wiarton. (Photo courtesy of Bruce County)

Downtown Listowel during snow storm on December 15, 2016.(Picture courtesy of @umpwardy via Twitter)

The roof collapse at the Albion Hotel (photo by: the Albion hotel) 

COVID-19 outbreak at Wiarton Long Term Care Home

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