I know, I know – the storm last week missed to the east and the squalls missed north and east and the Sault is left with little snow. This will not be the case after Wednesday!
A large winter storm is expected to move out of the USA mid-west and swing across the Great Lakes. I have been chatting with Environment Forecasters that think this could be a very large storm. The NWS has already hoisted watches for the western Great Lakes and the forecast models continue to point towards one solution – LOTS of snow for the Sault!
Current projections now are 20-30cm of snow (maybe more) for the Sault region. The snow will start late Tuesday and continue into Wednesday morning. Winds are also expected to gust over 40km/h and this will make for reduced visibility and slippery roads. Travel around Northern Ontario will be VERY difficult Wednesday night and we could see our first widespread road closures of the winter season.
Here’s what Environment Canada had to say this morning….
“…LIKELY BE QUITE A STORMY DAY FOR MOST OF SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL ONTARIO. STRONG EASTERLIES OF 40 GUSTING TO 60 KM/H WILL CAUSE LOW VISIBILITES IN MOST PLACES AS THE SNOW ARRIVES AS A WHITE WALL FROM THE SOUTH….. THE NICKEL BELT – ALGOMA CORRIDOR IS A GOOD BET FOR THE WINTER’S FIRST MAJOR WOLLOP.”
Watch for updated statements, watches and warnings as they will be coming fast and furious over the next 72 hours.
Here’s a map of expected snowfall amounts….WOW!
