Environment Canada is predicting up to 100 centimetres of snow in parts of Bruce and Grey counties before conditions ease this weekend.
Warning Preparedness Meteorologist Peter Kimbell says while they do not have an exact measurement as to how much snow has hit some areas of the region so far this week, they have been receiving reports of snow up to people’s knees.
“I am quite sure that most areas have received 25 centimetres, probably some areas have received 50 or more, and there is more to come,” says Kimbell. “I would say that probably some areas by the end of it, will be up to close to 100 centimetres.”
While he predicts conditions to gradually improve by Wednesday, the flurries will stick around until the weekend.
“We could see more snow squall activity on Thursday. I think it might be not until Friday before we see an end to this particular stretch of nasty snow squall activity. I think we will definitely see an improvement over the weekend. Warmer air expected to be over the weekend, highs of minus five, which is close to normal,” says Kimbell.
He adds before the end of the month, the region can expect more cold air.
“I would not want to say that it is the end for snow squalls in January yet,” says Kimbell.
Kimbell recommends careful driving as the snow squalls can bring the visibility to near zero.
