Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Snow Squall Watch (Pukaskwa – Searchmont)

Environment Canada issued this alert at 5:28 this morning. Lake effect snow squalls are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into Sunday with snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25cm. It is expected that there will be significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Lake Effect Snow Squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from ...

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Friday at the Wawa Winter Carnival

It might be quite chilly tonight but you can warm up with a bowl of the Senior Centre’s Chili this afternoon. Then go watch the fireworks by the Wawa Fire Department at the MMCC as part of the Opening Ceremonies. After you watch the show, you can treat your self to either the curling or hockey games inside the MMCC. ...

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Friday Morning News – February 16

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 10. Wind chill -20 this morning and -15 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries early this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -24. Wind chill -18 this evening ...

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Thursday Morning News – February 15

Weather: Today – Periods of light snow ending near noon then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning. Temperature falling to -5 this afternoon. Wind chill -5 this morning and -11 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to ...

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Wednesday Morning News – February 14

Happy Valentine’s Day! Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. Flurries beginning late this morning. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this morning. High -3. Wind chill -30 this morning and -7 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Flurries with risk of freezing drizzle. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind ...

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Tusday Morning News – February 13

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this afternoon. Wind north 20 km/h. High -8. Wind chill near -18. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low -21. Wind chill -14 this evening and -25 overnight.  

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Monday Morning News – February 12

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of flurries early this morning. Periods of snow beginning this morning. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -1. Wind chill -12 this morning and -3 this afternoon. Tonight – Periods of snow ending late this evening then cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana Bay) OPEN

Feb 11, 2024 at 05:58 The highway has been opened. The current weather radar imagery from Environment Canada shows some snow activity between Wawa and Gargantua Road, so drive with care.     Feb 11, 2024 at 21:54 Highway 17 is closed between Wawa and Batchawana Bay (Jct of Hwy 17/Hwy 563) due to poor weather conditions.  

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Saturday Morning News – February 10

Weather: Today – Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. Temperature falling to -3 this afternoon. Wind chill -8 this afternoon. Tonight – Periods of snow ending near midnight then cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -8. Wind chill -6 this evening and ...

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Friday Morning News – February 9

Weather: Today – Periods of rain mixed with snow changing to snow this afternoon. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature falling to +1 this afternoon. Tonight – Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -1. News Tidbits: Curling fans might enjoy the Ontario ...

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Thursday Morning News – February 8

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h late this morning. High +6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this evening. Low +2.

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Tuesday Morning News – February 6

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +5. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -1. Wind chill -3 overnight. News Tidbits: The organizers of the Chapleau Pike Ice Fishing ...

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