Wawa-news.com Local and Regional News
Weather Radar at 6:30 a.m. January 16.
- Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay
Lake effect snow squalls are possible tonight through Wednesday.
Hazards: Total local snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 cm possible. Poor visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timing: Tonight into Wednesday.
Discussion: Flurries will continue today; however, the most intense snow squalls are expected to begin tonight and continue on Wednesday.
Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
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.
Orange Alert = Severe weather
Red Alert = Very dangerous and possibly life-threatening weather
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, 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 tweet reports using #ONStorm.
- Special Weather Statement (White River – Dubreuilville) – Jan 9 at 6:59 - January 9, 2026
- Special Weather Statement (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake) – Jan 9 at 6:59 - January 9, 2026
- Special Weather Statement (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) – 9 at 6:57 - January 9, 2026
