UPDATE – The Snow Squall Watch has been upgraded to a Snow Squall Warning in Quinte for Tuesday.
It’s in effect for a widespread area that includes Brighton, Quinte West, Belleville, Prince Edward County, Napanee and Kingston.
Snow squalls are expected today with significantly reduced visibility possible in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
Local snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm.
When: Early this morning through this afternoon. Where: Primarily along and south of the Highway 401 corridor.
ORIGINAL STORY – Drivers in Quinte continue to not catch many breaks with the winter weather.
Environment Canada has issued a Snow Squall Watch for the region, with about five to 10 cm of snow possible for Tuesday.
Snow squalls are particularly forecasted for the Lake Ontario area and along and south of the Highway 401 corridor, which the national weather agency says may impact the morning commute in particular.
The main concern will be low visibility due the intense snowfall rates and localized blowing snow, before the squalls clear the area by Tuesday afternoon.
Travel may be hazardous and visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times, so folks will need to be prepared for the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
