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There is a snow squall watch in effect for Renfrew, Arnprior and Calabogie this evening.
Environment Canada officials say brief, intense snowfall is expected to develop late this evening (Thursday, Feb. 6) and after midnight.
“Under the snow squall, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow,” reads the alert.
Brief bursts of heavy snow, with peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm in an hour are possible. Poor visibility can be expected in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
“As the heavy snow will be moving quickly across the region, snowfall accumulations are not expected to exceed 5 cm. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow,” reads the alert.
Up-to-date information can be found on the Environment Canada website.
(Sherry Haaima)
