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Snowfall warning, winter weather travel advisory in effect for the Sault and surrounding areas

Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult, Environment Canada says
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snowfall Warning in effect for:

  • Agawa - Lake Superior Park
  • Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
  • Blind River - Thessalon
  • Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake

Significant snowfall expected on Friday.

What: Total snowfall accumulations near 15 cm, with higher amounts possible. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Reduced visibility in heavy snow.

When: Friday morning into the evening.

Additional information: An Alberta clipper will bring snow, heavy at times, over the area. The heaviest snowfall is expected Friday morning and will taper to light flurries Friday evening.

Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

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Weather Advisory in effect for:

  • Wawa - Pukaskwa Park
  • White River - Dubreuilville

Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning Friday morning.

What: Total snowfall accumulations near 10 cm. Reduced visibility in snow.

When: Friday morning into the evening. Additional information: An Alberta clipper will bring snow over the area Friday. The heaviest snowfall is expected Friday morning. The snow will taper to light flurries Friday afternoon or evening. There is chance that low pressure system will have a more southern track resulting in some areas receiving less snow.

Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit ontario.ca/511, twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 5-1-1.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

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