Squalls begin to ease in Ontario, but the snow parade marches on – The Weather Network

Published on Jan. 18, 2024, 12:18 AM

While the extended lake-effect event finally subsides Thursday, that doesn’t mean the end of the snow. Back-to-back systems will slide into southern Ontario with more snow, making for tricky commutes.

What a week it has been in southern Ontario, with a long stretch of lake-effect snow squalls that have led to hefty accumulations since last weekend, alongside extreme cold on Wednesday.

While the extreme cold will relax a bit, the snow will be staying with the region for the near future.

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Back-to-back system snowfall will spread across the Golden Horseshoe and southwestern Ontario Thursday, with more snow squalls and cold weather into the weekend.

The snow squalls will ease for most areas Thursday, but will linger for others. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and cellphone.

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Lake-effect snow squalls will finally weaken in Parry Sound and the snowbelts by Thursday afternoon. However, the Niagara region and Prince Edward County will still battle intense snow squall weather, as well as widespread system snow.

Two weak systems will track south of the border, bringing widespread, accumulating snowfall through Thursday. Both morning and rvening commutes will likely be impacted, so expect a slower drive.