WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:
• Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
• Blind River - Thessalon
• Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake
Winter storm with 15 to 25 cm of snow and blowing snow Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.
Snow will begin Tuesday afternoon. Easterly winds gusting up to 60 km/h will cause reduced visibilities in blowing snow. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are possible before the snow tapers off Wednesday afternoon. Travel is likely to be affected.
This snow is associated with a Colorado Low that will cross Ontario Tuesday and Wednesday.
Watches and warnings may be required as this event draws closer.
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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Winter storm watch in effect for:
• Espanola - Killarney
• Manitoulin Island
• Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Snowfall amounts of 25 to 35 cm and blowing snow Tuesday into Wednesday.
Snow will begin Tuesday morning. Strong easterly winds gusting up to 70 km/h will cause reduced visibilities in blowing snow. Total snowfall amounts of 25 to 35 cm are likely before the snow tapers off during the day Wednesday.
This snow is associated with a Colorado low that will cross Southern Ontario Tuesday and Wednesday.
Avoid travel if possible. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone.
Winter storm watches are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.
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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