11:38 PM EST Monday 2 December 2024 Snow Squall Watch in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snow squalls are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations near 15 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour. Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow. Power outages possible due to the ...
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Intense Lake effect snow squalls (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)
Nov 29, 2024 at 17:51 Lake effect snow squalls in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park 5:28 PM EST Friday 29 November 2024 Intense snow squalls off of Lake Superior will move north into the area this evening and continue through Saturday evening. The heaviest snow squalls are expected near Agawa Bay and along highway 17. Travel is expected ...
Read More »Intense Lake effect snow squalls (Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay)
Nov 29, 2024 at 17:51 Lake effect snow squalls in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay 5:28 PM EST Friday 29 November 2024 Intense snow squalls off of Lake Superior will continue through Saturday night. Travel is expected to be difficult to nearly impossible at times under these snow squalls. As is common with snow squalls, ...
Read More »Multi-day lake effect snow squall event (Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay)
3:44 PM EST Thursday 28 November 2024 Lake effect snow squalls will continue tonight before moving south of the area Friday morning. Snow squalls will redevelop Friday evening with additional snowfall amounts expected. Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Rapidly accumulating snow could make ...
Read More »EC – Winter weather travel advisory in effect.
Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne White River – Dubreuilville. and area shown in grey to the right Rain is expected to transition to snow early this morning as temperatures drop below freezing. Icy road conditions will likely develop as a result. While total snowfall amount are not expected to be overly high (5 to 10 cm), ...
Read More »Frost Advisory
Environment Canada has issued a Frost Advisory: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Areas shown in grey to the right Frost may damage frost-sensitive fruit trees and vegetable plants. Patchy frost is expected early Sunday morning with temperatures near the freezing mark. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas.
Read More »Fog Advisory (Pukaskwa to Batchawana)
4:18 AM EDT Wednesday 10 April 2024 Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Areas of dense fog have developed. Fog is expected to gradually dissipate this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If travelling, be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail ...
Read More »Early Spring Storm Possible (Montreal River – St. Joseph Island)
Special Weather Statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay At 5:31 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statment warning of an early spring storm that is expected to bring strong winds, rain and the potential for significant snow tonight through Thursday. A Colorado low is expected to ...
Read More »EC – Significant Snowfall Possible (Chapleau – Gogama)
5:38 AM EST Friday 8 March 2024 Significant snowfall possible tonight into Sunday. Hazards: Snow, at times heavy. Total accumulations of 15 to 25 cm. Visibility may be reduced at times in heavy snow. Timing: Tonight into Sunday. Discussion: Snow, at times heavy, will begin after midnight tonight. Snow will taper from west to east through Sunday. There remains some ...
Read More »Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Wawa – Dubreuilville – White River – Pukaskwa)
Feb 27, 2024 at 20:40 Issued by Environment Canada at 7:14 PM EST Tuesday 27 February 2024 Winter weather travel advisory in effect for tonight and Wednesday. Wawa – Dubreuilville – White River – Pukaskwa Hazards: Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. A potential flash freeze. Brief risk of freezing ...
Read More »Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)
Feb 27, 2024 at 20:40 Issued by Environment Canada at 7:14 PM EST Tuesday 27 February 2024 Winter weather travel advisory in effect for tonight and Wednesday. Agawa – Lake Superior Park Hazards: Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. A potential flash freeze. Brief risk of freezing rain. Timing: Tonight ...
Read More »Flash Freeze Warning (Montreal River – St. Joseph Island)
Feb 27, 2024 at 20:40 Issued by Environment Canada at 6:41 PM EST Tuesday 27 February 2024 Flash Freeze Warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops. Hazards: Sudden icy ...
Read More »Rain Tomorrow, changing to Snow – UPDATED
Feb 27, 2024 at 06:25 Issued: 5:55 AM EST Tuesday 27 February 2024 Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Sault Ste. Marie – Superior East Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A strong low pressure system will affect ...
Read More »Winter Storm Watch (Missinaibi – Chapleau – Gogama – Foleyet) UPDATED
Feb 27, 2024 at 06:23 Issued: 5:47 AM EST Tuesday 27 February 2024 Winter Storm Warning in effect: Chapleau – Gogama Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet Geraldton – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Nakina – Aroland – Pagwa A winter storm will affect the area beginning tonight. Hazards: Total snowfall and ice ...
Read More »Winter weather travel advisory (LSPP – St. Joseph Island)
5:27 PM EST Wednesday 14 February 2024 Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Thursday. Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 7 to 12 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. Timing: Early Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon. Discussion: ...
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