Snow squall warning in effect for London area

Weather update: Snow squall warning issued CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison has a Tuesday evening weather update.

A snow squall warning is in effect for the London London-Middlesex, eastern Lambton, and southern Huron County.

Locally, there is the risk for heavy snowfall developing Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

“We're seeing some steady streamers coming off the lake and they will become more localized and intensify as we head through the overnight,” said CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison.

One snow band moving through the area could lead to 5 to 10 cm of accumulation.

“Temperatures are on the cold side, well below normal and we're factoring in these wind chills through the evening, feeling like minus 13 to minus 15 and it's going to get even colder overnight,” said Atchison.

Here’s your London area forecast

Tonight: Flurries with risk of snow squalls. Local blowing snow in the evening. Local amount 10 cm. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -11 degrees. Wind chill -11 in the evening and minus 18 overnight.

Wednesday: Flurries or snow squalls. High -7.

Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud with 40 per cent chance of flurries. High -3.

Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. High -3.

Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud. High -3.

Sunday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of flurries. High -4.