'Impactful' winter storm expected east of Sault starting Tuesday

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2024-01-07 3:02 p.m. by Environment Canada:
Winter storm watch issued for:
   Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake
   Manitoulin - Blind River - Killarney
   Gogama - Foleyet
   Greater Sudbury and vicinity
   Kirkland Lake - Temiskaming Shores - Temagami
   North Bay - West Nipissing

Current details:
Impactful winter storm likely late Tuesday into Wednesday.

Hazards:
15 to 30 cm of snow.
Poor visibility in areas of heavy snow and blowing snow.
Hazardous travel conditions.

Timing:
Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.

Discussion:
Heavy snowfall and blowing snow associated with a major winter storm are expected to begin affecting northeastern Ontario Tuesday, with the worst conditions most likely Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 cm will be possible. Northeast winds gusting up to 60 km/h will result in areas of blowing snow giving poor visibility at times.

This is a heads up to the potential development of an impactful winter storm over northeastern Ontario. The exact track of this weather system is still somewhat uncertain, and as a result, expected snowfall amounts may change.

Warnings may be issued as this event draws nearer.

Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.

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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