WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Winter storm warning in effect for:
• Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake
• Blind River - Thessalon
• Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
Winter storm today.
Snow at times heavy will develop early this morning and persist into the evening hours as a large low pressure system moves across Lake Superior.
Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are likely by late this evening. Strong southeast winds gusting to 70 km/h will whip up the freshly fallen snow resulting in blowing snow in many areas.
The worst conditions are most likely late this morning into the afternoon. Snowfall rates of several centimetres per hour are possible.
The winter storm will end this evening as the low pressure area moves away to the east.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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Snowfall warning in effect for:
• Espanola - Killarney
Snowfall with total amounts of about 15 cm is expected.
Snow will begin near noon today and continue through this evening. The snow will then change briefly to mixed precipitation before tapering off to patchy freezing drizzle or drizzle later tonight.
Total snowfall amounts near 15 cm are expected.
The snow is courtesy of a large low pressure system that is expected to track across the Great Lakes into Southern Quebec.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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