The latest data on this storm is mind blowing. Tremendous moisture combined with cold temps could provide for one of the largest winter storms in many years.
It is almost certain that all of Northern Ontario will see 20cm of snow. There is a good chance that some locations could see as much as 30cm and even more for the Timmins region!
NWS has issued a winter storm watch running from Tuesday night until Thursday morning. Environment Canada has now issued a weather statement that mentions 20-30cm of snow for the Sault-Algoma District and expect a watch to be issued later today.
The problem will NOT only be snowfall amount but wind. Winds are expected to blow 40-60km per hour and this will cause the snow to drift and drive visibilities to near zero. This will make driving VERY hazardous and I could see a likely situation for widespread road closures. Consideration should be given to emergency supplies needed for a winter storm of this size.
I will continue to update as this monster approaches….here is a map of expected snowfall amounts, as of this mornings information.
————UPDATE—————————–
The latest information still suggests a formidable storm is expected to arrive Wednesday. Snowfall amounts are expected to be between 20-30cm by Thursday morning. Here is the latest snowfall map…..
————-12:35pm UPDATE————————
Other forecast agencies are getting onboard with this storm and snowfall amounts. Some people think this could just be another hyped storm that misses the region but the consensus says not. Here is Accuweather’s forecast for snow amounts. Notice the 30-45cm amounts just east of the city!! WOW!
