Lake-effect snow bands are not going away anytime soon. After another night of scattered bursts across southern Ontario, the bands are expected to merge into stronger, more organized squalls before the Friday morning commute.

Northwest gusts of 40-60 km/h will add a punch, kicking up blowing snow and keeping wind chills sharp. Forecasters anticipate two dominant squalls to form by early Friday, each targeting a different part of the region.

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SQUALLS SET TO FIRE UP FRIDAY MORNING

One of the main bands is going to build off Lake Huron, crossing Highway 21 near Goderich and heading southeast toward Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Stratford, Woodstock and Brantford.

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