Up to 30 cm of snow squalls possible and extreme cold weather expected, Environment Canada says

Snowy travel conditions are shown on snow-covered Barrie road.

Mother Nature isn’t letting up just yet, as more snow and cold is coming to hammer the region.

Environment Canada says we could get up to 30 centimetres of snow across Simcoe County on Friday.

It is also expected to be bone-chillingly cold as the national weather agency says the windchill could get down to minus 30, warning a risk of frostbite on Friday afternoon.

Yellow snow squall and cold warnings are in place for Barrie, Collingwood and Hillsdale.

The region can expect snow squalls to continue throughout the day today with 15 to 30 centimetres of accumulation possible before things settle Friday night.

Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Port Severn and Southern Grey County can expect accumulation of around 5 to 10 centimetres, according to Environment Canada.

Innisfil, northern York Region, Dufferin County and Northern Grey County could get between 10 and 15 centimetres of accumulation.

Parry Sound and Caledon are getting slightly spared with Environment Canada saying they could get around 5 centimetres of snow.

The national weather agency is citing strong winds gusting up to 60 kilometres per hour which will blow the snow around, creating low visibility and zero at times.

While the snow will ease up on Friday night, it’s expected to persist in areas closer to Georgian Bay.

Environment Canada says to brace for hazardous travel and quickly changing conditions.

A travel advisory has been issued for Grey Bruce County, advising motorists to avoid any unnecessary travel.

There could also be road closures and disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.