Snow squall warning in effect for much of the region

(Source: Ellen Price)

A snow squall warning is in effect and will continue through Tuesday morning.

A snow squall watch remains in effect for much of the region, including London, Middlesex County, Elgin County, Huron County and parts of Perth County.

According to Environment Canada, lake effect snow is affecting areas south of Lake Huron and along the immediate shoreline this morning.

As northerly winds become more northwesterly later today, the lake effect snow will begin to impact areas farther east and southeast of Lake Huron.

Of particular concern is the potential development of a very strong lake effect band tonight into Tuesday morning with intense snowfall rates of five to 10 cm per hour.

The warning reads, if this band becomes nearly stationary, accumulations well in excess of 30 cm would be possible.

The worst conditions are expected to remain to the west and northwest of the city of London.

Here’s a look at the rest of the forecast

Monday: Mainly cloudy with 40 per cent chance of flurries this morning. Flurries beginning early this afternoon. Risk of snow squalls west of London this afternoon. Local blowing snow this afternoon. Local amount 5 cm west of London. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 10.

Monday Night: Flurries and snow squalls. Local blowing snow. Local amount 15 to 25 cm. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus 13 this evening and minus 8 overnight.

Tuesday: Flurries and snow squalls ending near noon then cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Local blowing snow in the morning. Local amount 5 cm. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 8 in the morning.

Wednesday: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers. High 6.

Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 6.

Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 5.