Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Morning News – November 12

Nov 12, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of light snow ending early this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -4. Wind chill -17 this morning and minus 12 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind north 30 km/h ...

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Morning News – November 11

Nov 11, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Rain mixed with freezing rain and ice pellets ending this morning then cloudy and 60 percent chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Light snow beginning late this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle late this morning and this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature steady near zero. ...

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Area Road Conditions – November 11

Nov 11, 2022 at 07:12 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 22-11-11 5:22 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good ...

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No School Buses Today

Nov 11, 2022 at 06:15 Algoma & Huron-Superior Transportation Services has advised Wawa-news that due to the poor road conditions in Hornepayne, all school related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards.  Schools remain open.

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Hazardous winter precipitation (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) ENDED

Nov 10, 2022 at 18:02 At 5:47 p.m. this warning was ended. 5:51 AM EST Thursday 10 November 2022 Special weather statement in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Hazardous winter precipitation possible tonight into Friday morning. Hazards: Ice accumulation of 2 to 5 mm possible due to freezing rain. Total rainfall accumulations of 30 to 50 mm. Timing: ...

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47 years ago – The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Just as a winter storm starts to make its way across Lake Superior bringing rain, freezing rain and snow thoughts return to many minds about the Edmund Fitzgerald that disappeared from the radar between 7:10 and 7:30 tonight, 46 years ago.  The Edmund Fitzgerald was making her way across Lake Superior loaded with iron ore pellets when a huge November ...

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Morning News – November 10

Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of rain changing to freezing rain or ice pellets this afternoon. Rain near Lake Superior. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Rainfall amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 50 becoming northeast 40 gusting to 60 this afternoon. Temperature falling to plus 1 this afternoon. Tonight ...

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Freezing Rain Warning (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)

5:27 AM EST Thursday 10 November 2022 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Freezing rain and hazardous winter precipitation expected today into Friday. Hazards: Freezing rain with moderate icing possible. Ice accretion of 5 to 10 mm may occur on untreated surfaces. Total rainfall accumulations of ...

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Rainfall Warning (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

6:01 AM EST Thursday 10 November 2022 Rainfall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Heavy rain continues today. Hazard: Total rainfall accumulations of 50 to 70 mm. Timing: Today through Friday morning. Discussion: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a significant area of precipitation to the region. Precipitation in the form of rain is ...

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Freezing Rain Warning (Pukaskwa Park – Wawa)

5:27 AM EST Thursday 10 November 2022 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Freezing rain and hazardous winter precipitation expected today into Friday. Hazards: Freezing rain with moderate icing possible. Ice accretion of 5 to 10 mm may occur on untreated surfaces. ...

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Bus Cancellations (Wawa, White River, &  Dubreuilville)

Nov 10, 2022 at 06:15 Algoma & Huron-Superior Transportation Services has advised Wawa-news that due to the impending weather system and forecasted freezing rain, all school-related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards in Wawa, White River, &  Dubreuilville.  Schools will remain open. Note: transportation will be running in Chapleau & Hornepayne today

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Morning News – November 9

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Showers and drizzle. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this afternoon. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 60% chance of rain or drizzle early this evening. Periods of rain or drizzle beginning this evening. Risk of a ...

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Morning News – November 8

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 12 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Showers beginning after midnight. Wind becoming south 20 km/h before morning. Low plus 1. Strong westerly winds are ...

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Wawa & Hawk Junction Remembrance Day Ceremonies – UPDATED

Nov 7, 2022 at 18:46 IMPORTANT UPDATE! Please note the November 11th Remembrance Day Ceremonies have been changed! There will be no Parade. The Ceremony will take place at the MMCC at 11 a.m. Branch Members, Ladies Auxillary, and Cadets please gather in the  lobby at 10:50 a.m. Nov 4, 2022 at 08:04 On Sunday, November 6th, 2022 there will ...

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