Weather alerts are in place, mostly due to lake-effect snowstorms. Here are the details:
Parry Sound, Gravenhurst, Huntsville (Ontario)
Lake-effect snow squalls are expected to develop this afternoon.
Hazards: Heavy snow in some areas, with total accumulations of 30 to 40 cm. Maximum snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per hour. Reduced visibility during heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing: From this afternoon until Tuesday afternoon.
Sault Ste. Marie Region (Ontario)
Lake-effect snow squalls from Lake Superior are expected this evening and overnight.
Hazards: Periods of heavy snow, with total accumulations of 15 to 20 cm. Sudden visibility reductions during heavy snow and blowing snow, especially in open areas near Lake Superior. Westerly wind gusts of up to 50 km/h may create blowing snow.
Timing:
From this evening until early Tuesday morning.
I-81 from the border to Syracuse:
LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY TO 1 PM WEDNESDAY
What: Heavy lake effect snow, with 1 to 2 feet expected in the most affected areas.
When: From 4 PM today to 1 PM Wednesday. The worst travel conditions will be Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
Impacts: Travel will be very difficult due to poor visibility and deep snow on the roads.
I-90 from Rochester to Cleveland (Buffalo area):
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TUESDAY
What: A burst of snow will affect Buffalo this morning, especially during the late morning commute with 1 to 2 inches this morning and 3 to 5 inches later. Gusty winds up to 35 mph may cause some drifting snow.
When: Until 4 AM Tuesday.
Impacts: Slippery roads and limited visibility, especially south of Buffalo.
Vermont and Northern New York:
Snow Squalls Possible
What: Quick bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds possible today. Up to 1 inch of snow could accumulate quickly, with a chance of flash freezing in the Champlain Valley between 3 PM and 6 PM.
Impacts: Rapidly changing weather and road conditions. Drive carefully.
I-94, I-96, and I-69 (Central and Western Michigan):
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 7 PM TODAY TO 1 AM WEDNESDAY
What: Lake effect snow with 2 to 4 inches expected, and higher amounts possible. Blowing and drifting snow could reduce visibility.
When: From 7 PM tonight to 1 AM Wednesday.
Impacts: Slippery roads and poor visibility. Plan for hazardous travel during Tuesday’s commutes.
