Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Marathon – Power Outage (Restored)

The power has been restored. Mar 16, 2026 at 06:54 For many in Marathon, their early morning routine has not only been interupted by the storm, but by a power outage. CFNO’s Al Cresswell took to social media this morning to let his listeners know that the power was out. The outage seems to be within the town, and travellers ...

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Major winter storm continues (White River – Dubreuilville)

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: High Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 20 to 30 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through today. Additional information: 10 ...

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Major winter storm continues (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 20 to 30 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through today. Additional information: 10 ...

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Major winter storm continues (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 20 to 30 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through today. Additional information: 10 ...

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Saturday Morning News – March 14

Weather: Today Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -4. Wind chill -22 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -15. Wind chill -10 this evening and -21 overnight. Road Conditions: News Tidbits: Don’t forget the EMS game ...

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No Weather Alerts Yet – Montreal River Hill Looks Poor

Mar 13, 2026 at 14:15   There are no weather warnings issued, but weather conditions are creating poor road condition on the Montreal River Hill. A look at Windy.com shows weather hitting Wawa (soon) and all the way to Sault Ste. Marie, and points east; with more to come. At 11:59 a.m. Hwy 17 was reduced to one lane in ...

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Friday Morning News – March 13

Weather: Today Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this morning. High -4. Wind chill -21 this morning and -2 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Partly cloudy. Clearing before morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this ...

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Marathon FD – Vehicle Fire 25km East of Marathon (One Lane)

Mar 11, 2026 at 09:33 From ON511 – HWY 17 EAST [HEMLO RD-LECOEUR TWP] ; Marathon; LANE AND EAST SHOULDER CLOSED; due to: Vehicle Fire; ENTERED: 2026-03-11 09:26 Comments: Hwy 17 Marathon Hemlo mine reduced to one lane due to a vehicle fire Mar 11, 2026 at 08:45 Update 8:45 am Marathon Fire is clear of the scene. Highway 17 remains ...

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Wednesday Morning News – March 11

Weather: Today Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -6. Wind chill -18 this morning and -13 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow ending overnight then mainly cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low -14. Wind chill ...

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Tuesday Morning Newss – March 10

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of snow this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High -3. Wind chill -18 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy after midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low -10. Wind chill near -16. Roads:      

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Monday Morning News – March 9

Weather: Today Cloudy. 60% chance of showers this morning. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60. Temperature falling to -2 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy near midnight. 30% chance of flurries before morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this ...

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Hwy 11 (Hearst to Longlac) OPEN

Mar 8, 2026 at 12:15 Hwy 11 is now open (11:47). Mar 8, 2026 at 10:49 Hwy 11 is closed from Hearst to Longlac due to weather conditions (10:31). The tractor trailer that was jackknifed in the Hearst area has been cleared (10:41). Mar 8, 2026 at 10:00 Collisions 06:49 Collision on HWY 11 Southbound at ARTIC-ATLANTIC WATERSHED SIGN, Geraldton. ...

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Hwy 17 – Road Conditions

Mar 8, 2026 at 10:04 The weather in Wawa is not nice. Heavy wet snow is falling, and snowing sideways in places. Commercial traffic is increasing as conditions on Hwy 11 are poor. The wind is gusting at peaks of 48km/hr, steady from 20 – 30km/hr, with the barometer dropping. Please drive according to changing road conditions and changing weather.

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Hwy 17 (Nipigon to Schreiber) CLOSED

Mar 8, 2026 at 09:55 Hwy 17 – Nipigon to Schreiber is closed due to multiple stuck TTUs and poor road and weather conditions (7:43). At 8:40 am the tractor trailers that were stuck on the Jackfish Hill (south of Terrace Bay) were able to get clear of the hill. The highway had been reduced to one lane since 8:00 ...

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