Snowfall Warning & Winter weather travel advisory

If it isn’t bitterly cold – it’s snowing. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning and Winter Weather Travel Advisory for:

• Wawa – Pukaskwa Park
• Agawa – Lake Superior Park
• Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay

An Alberta Clipper moving through northern Ontario will bring hazardous travel conditions to areas along the north shore of Lake Superior beginning this evening and lasting into Wednesday afternoon. Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected, and southerly winds gusting to 50 km/h at times may lead to areas of reduced visibilities in snow and blowing snow.

As a result of this weather system – 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. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.