Highway 17 north is closed in all directions between Batchawana Bay and Wawa due to adverse weather conditions.
Motorists are urged to avoid any unnecessary travel as driving conditions are deteriorating.
Snow squall warnings remain in effect for areas north of Sault Ste. Marie, including Searchmont, Batchawana Bay, Lake Superior Park and Wawa.
Heavy lake effect snow is in the forecast until this evening with accumulations of 15 to 20 cm expected.