Residents throughout the Grey-Bruce area should brace for a couple feet of snow on Sunday.
Around 11 a.m. on Sunday, Environment Canada had issued snow squall warnings for Bruce Peninsula, Sauble Beach, Tobermory, Owen Sound, Blue Mountains, and Northern Grey County. The weather agency said heavy flurries began on Saturday evening will continue through Sunday, and then weaken on Monday morning. By that time, 20 to 35 cm of snowfall is expected.
A winter weather travel advisory was also put in effect for areas throughout Grey-Bruce. Environment Canada predicted that Hanover, Dundalk, Southern Grey County, Saugeen Shores, Kincardine, and Southern Bruce County will get 15 to 25 cm of snowfall by Monday.
Bruce County declared a significant weather event on Saturday morning just after 9 a.m. Throughout the day, their transportation department sent out periodic updates on road conditions, consistently reporting flurries and slippery, slushy sections.
Environment Canada warned travelers that weather would be unpredictable and conditions could quickly deteriorate.
"Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably... Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow," a statement from Environment Canada said. "If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve."
