WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Winter storm warning in effect for:
- Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake
- Blind River - Thessalon
A winter storm is expected Monday.
Snow at times heavy will develop early Monday morning and persist into the evening hours. Snow will taper to scattered rain showers or flurries Monday overnight.
Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm are likely by Monday evening. Strong southeast winds gusting to 70 km/h will also develop in the morning and combine with the freshly fallen snow to produce local blowing snow.
The worst conditions are most likely late Monday morning into the afternoon. Snowfall rates of several centimetres per hour are possible.
The snow and blowing snow is the result of a developing low pressure system that is expected to track over Northwestern Ontario.
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:
- Manitoulin Island
Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected Monday.
Snow at times heavy will develop early Monday morning and persist into the evening. Snowfall rates of several centimetres per hour are possible in the morning. Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm are likely by Monday evening. Blowing snow is also possible over some areas in the morning and afternoon as southeast winds gusting to 70 km/h develop.
Snow will taper to scattered rain showers in the evening.
The snow is the result of a developing low pressure system that is expected to track over Northwestern Ontario.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy 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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Special weather statement in effect for:
- Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Significant snowfall expected Monday.
Snow associated with an approaching weather system is expected to move into Northeastern Ontario Monday morning or afternoon and persist into the overnight hours. Some areas may see snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm.
Gusty southeast winds to 50 km/h will likely create areas of blowing snow giving reduced visibility.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution Monday as road conditions may be poor at times. Please note that conditions are expected to be even worse closer to Lake Superior where winter storm warnings are in effect.
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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