Dec 6, 2025 at 06:03 From Wawa to the Soo, lake effect snow continuing into the afternoon with total local snowfall amount of 10 to 15 cm. This may cause significantly reduced visibility. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Bare and wet road, Partly snow ...
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Hwy 101 (Wawa to Chapleau) OPEN
Dec 5, 2025 at 19:25 Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau has been reopened. Dec 5, 2025 at 05:02 Weather conditions on HWY 101 Both Directions between S JCT HWY 129 – Chapleau, Chapleau and GLADSTONE AV – Wawa, Wawa. All lanes closed.
Read More »Hwy 17 (Batchawana to Wawa) OPEN
Dec 5, 2025 at 13:52 Wawa-news can see an officer with the Superior East Detachment removing the barricade at Hwy 17/Pinewood Drive. There are lots of impatient people trying to get on the highway, rolling through the stop sign there – please drive with care! Dec 5, 2025 at 11:18 Hwy 17 from Wawa to White River has been opened. ...
Read More »Snow Squall Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) ENDED
Dec 5, 2025 at 11:13 The snow squall warning has ended. 3:56 AM EST Friday 5 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Snow squalls continuing into early this afternoon. What: Local snowfall amounts near 15 cm. Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. When: Continuing into early this afternoon. What: Widespread snow will diminish this morning, but narrow ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – December 5th
Weather: Snow Squall Warning: Snow squalls continuing into early this afternoon. Local snowfall amounts near 15 cm. Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Continuing into early this afternoon. Today – Snow squalls or flurries ending this morning then cloudy with 60% chance of flurries late this morning and early this afternoon. Flurries beginning this afternoon. Risk of snow squalls ...
Read More »Collision on Broadway Avenue Leaves Numerous Vehicles Damaged
A collision last night on Broadway Avenue has left 6 vehicles damaged. The above photo (10:45) shows three of the six. The collision occurred last night during Ladies Darts at the Legion Hall.
Read More »Thursday Morning News – December 4th
Weather: Today – Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -7. Wind chill -28 this morning and -13 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow and local blowing snow. Risk of snow squalls before morning. Local amount ...
Read More »Northern Ontario Hill Days: NOMA and FONOM Bring a Unified Northern Voice to Ottawa
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) and the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) have concluded two highly productive days of meetings on Parliament Hill as part of Northern Ontario Hill Days, a coordinated advocacy mission that brought municipal leaders directly to federal decision-makers to advance the priorities of Northern communities. Over the two-day mission, representatives from NOMA and FONOM ...
Read More »Winter Road Conditions – Thursday, December 4th
Dec 4, 2025 at 06:02 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-04 05:11 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Snow packed Good No 2025-12-04 05:22 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow covered Good No 2025-12-04 05:20 From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Bare and ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – December 3rd
Weather: Snow Squall Watch Frontal snow squalls likely with a cold front this morning. Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow, especially associated with a cold front moving from north to south through the region. Total snowfall amounts up to 10 cm Today – Flurries ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40% ...
Read More »Bus Cancellations for Wawa & White River
Due to the inclement weather, visibility concerns, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation servicing schools in Wawa & White River will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Note: all school-related transportation is running in Chapleau & Hornepayne for today.
Read More »Winter Road Conditions – Wednesday, December 3rd
Dec 3, 2025 at 05:33 Most of the region is under a snow squall watch. Hwy 11 Closed Beardmore to Nipigon Hwy 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-03 05:25 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow covered Poor Yes 2025-12-03 05:24 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow packed Good ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (Marathon to Nipigon) OPEN
Dec 3, 2025 at 05:06 The highway opened at 2:52 a.m. Dec 2, 2025 at 22:11 Weather conditions on Hwy 17 between Marathon and Nipigon have closed the highway. The highway closed at 21:53.
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – December 2nd
Weather: Snow Squall Warning Snow Squalls continue this morning with an additional of 5 to 10 cm of snow expected until early afternoon Today – Flurries. Risk of snow squalls this morning. Local blowing snow early this morning. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High -3. Wind chill -15 this ...
Read More »Winter Road Conditions – Tuesday, December 2nd
Dec 2, 2025 at 06:02 Snow Squalls continue this morning with an additional of 5 to 10 cm of snow expected until early afternoon. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Bare and wet road Good No 2025-12-02 05:22 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare ...
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