Township of Scugog yesterday announced that the municipality is under a ‘Snow Squall Watch’ beginning Thursday morning into Saturday.
“With expected snowfall amounts of 15 to 30cm and near zero visibility at times, it is important to always be aware of your surroundings and exercise caution when driving,” said a township alert.
Township of Brock also announced a Snow Squall Watch beginning Thursday morning, November 27, into Saturday, November 29, “with expected snowfall amounts of 15 to 30cm and near zero visibility at times due to blowing snow”.
An Environment Canada special weather statement warned of continuing strong winds and lake effect snow expected on Thursday.
Flying Debris
It said local utility outages are possible. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
Some municipalities have waste collection on Thursday, so keep them bins tightly closed. “With strong winds expected overnight, please bring in or secure items that could blow away to prevent damage. If your waste collection day is tomorrow [Thursday], consider placing items at the curb in the morning to prevent them from blowing away overnight,” said an Oshawa statement.
Power Outage
Yesterday, power outages had already begun. Elexicon Energy said: “Outage due to An Unknown Cause in Bowmanville…estimated time of restoration is not determined. Investigation is in progress.”
Elexicon also reported outage due to An Unknown Cause in Pickering affecting Edgewood Road, and Shadybrook Drive. Estimated time of restoration is not determined. Investigation is in progress.
Environment Canada forecast strong winds gusting 70 to 80kmh, in an advisory issued at 4:15pm EST yesterday.
It also warned of reduced visibility in snow and local blowing snow.
Strong winds were expected to end Thursday night or Friday morning, while lake effect snow was forecast for Thursday afternoon and evening.
“Strong southwest winds will shift to the west tonight [Wednesday] and then to the northwest Thursday afternoon or evening. In addition, lake effect snow may move through the area Thursday afternoon and evening. Snowfall accumulations are not expected to be significant, but visibility may be reduced in snow and local blowing snow,” said Environment Canada.