Another 50 cm of snow possible in the Sault as severe weather continues
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Closures and cancellations are piling up in Sault Ste. Marie as a major winter storm continues for another day Friday.
Closures and cancellations are piling up in Sault Ste. Marie as a major winter storm continues for another day Friday.
"Additional local accumulations up to 50 cm possible by Saturday night," Environment Canada said in a snow squall warning.
Peak snowfall rates of five centimetres per hour are expected with very poor to zero visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
"Intense bands of lake effect snow off of Lake Superior are affecting the area this morning, but may briefly shift south of the region before returning later today or this evening," the advisory said.
"Travel is expected to be difficult to nearly impossible at times under these bands. As is common with snow squalls, snowfall amounts will be highly variable with some areas capable of receiving an additional 50 cm."
The severe weather is forecast to end Saturday night.
"Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably," Environment Canada said.
