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January 19, 2026

ENVIRONMENT CANADA HAS ISSUED A YELLOW SNOWSQUALL WARNING FOR

SARNIA, PETROLIA AND WESTERN LAMBTON COUNTY


Periods of brief but intense snowfall are expected.

Visibility will be rapidly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow.

What: Significantly reduced visibility in bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow.

When: This morning.

Additional information: A band of heavy flurries is moving through the area. Westerly winds gusting 60 to 70 km/h will result in blowing snow into this afternoon. Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

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