WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Winter storm warning in effect for:
- Agawa - Lake Superior Park
- Wawa - Pukaskwa Park
- White River - Dubreuilville
Significant winter storm expected tonight into Saturday.
Hazards:
Snow, heavy at times, with total snowfall amounts of 30 to 50 cm.
Gusty northeasterly winds resulting in blowing snow which could reduce visibility to near zero at times.
Timing:
Snow is expected today ahead of the main event. Snow, heavy at times, and local blowing snow is forecast to begin tonight. Snow and blowing snow will last into Saturday and taper off Saturday evening.
Discussion:
Snow today may result in a corridor of up to 5 cm accumulations ahead of the winter storm. Snow, heavy at times, along with gusty northeasterly winds develops tonight into Friday. Snow may quickly accumulate and visibility may be reduced to near zero at times, especially with any blowing snow. Significant travel delays and road closures are likely.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.
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:
- Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
- Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
Winter storm possible Thursday night into Saturday.
Hazards:
Snow, heavy at times, with total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm possible.
Gusty northeasterly winds may result in blowing snow which could reduce visibility at times.
Timing:
Snow or rain is expected Thursday in advance of the main event. Snow, heavy at times, is forecast to begin Thursday night or early Friday morning. Snow will linger into Saturday before tapering off late Saturday.
Discussion:
Snow, heavy at times, along with gusty northeasterly winds develop Thursday night into Friday. Snow may quickly accumulate and visibility may be significantly reduced at times. Snow may mix with rain throughout the day on Friday, reducing snow accumulations in some areas. Significant travel delays and road closures may occur.
There remains some uncertainty at this point to exact snowfall amounts across the region due to uncertainties with how much rain mixes in with snow during the event.
Winter storm warnings or snowfall warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer.
Avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone.
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.