Author Archives: Environment Canada

Snow Changing to Rain (White River)

4:56 AM EST Monday 6 November 2023 Snow changing to rain today. Snow, heavy at times, will transition to rain this morning as temperatures rise well above freezing. The snow may become mixed with or change to freezing rain early this morning before the transition to rain. Periods of rain can be expected through this evening before a transition back ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Montreal River Harbour – Searchmont)

At 11:36 a.m. Environment Canada updated the Winter Weather Travel Advisory between Montreal River Harbour and Searchmont. Lake effect snow, heavy at times, with local total snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm. The stretch of Highway 17 near Batchawana Bay will be affected before this lake effect weakens. Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Montreal River Harbour – Searchmont)

At 11:20 PM Environment Canada fine tuned their winter weather travel advisory that was issued earlier today. “Lake effect snow, heavy at times. Local snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. Timing: Ending late Tuesday morning. Discussion: The stretch of Highway 17 from Montreal River Harbour to Karalash Corners will be affected. Motorists should expect ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Montreal River – St. Joseph Island)

5:32 AM EDT Monday 30 October 2023 Weather Advisory in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Winter weather travel advisory in effect. This alert began at 8:47 p.m. Sunday, October 29th, 2023. This will be the first accumulating lake effect snow event of the season for most areas. The ...

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Freezing Rain Warning (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

At 5:09 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Freezing Rain Warning for: Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Freezing rain is expected this morning. Freezing rain, at times mixed with snow and ice pellets, is expected this morning. Precipitation should remain as rain for lower elevation areas near Lake Superior. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots ...

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Rain, snow, freezing rain and ice pellets Possible

At 6:14 p.m. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement. A low pressure system is forecast to affect the area beginning Thursday night and continue on Friday. Rain, snow, freezing rain and ice pellets are all expected with this system. Precipitation will likely start out as rain, possibly mixed with some light snow, early Thursday evening as temperatures remain just ...

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Heavy Rain Expected (Montreal River Harbour – St. Joseph Island)

5:17 AM EDT Wednesday 25 October 2023 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Rain, heavy at times, is expected to continue today. Additional rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm possible, continuing into this afternoon. Rain along a frontal boundary is expected to continue before ...

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Frost Advisory – Wawa

5:24 AM EDT Friday 8 September 2023 Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Patchy frost continues early this morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Frost advisories are issued when ...

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EC – Heavy Rain Expected Today

Issued at 5:01 AM EDT Wednesday 6 September 2023 Heavy rainfall due to thunderstorms is possible today as a cold front moves across the region. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Heavy rainfall in combination with other weather factors, ...

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Heat Wave Continues

Issued 6:18 PM EDT Monday 4 September 2023 Hot and humid conditions expected through Tuesday. Daytime high temperatures will be very atypical of early September, with highs reaching between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Overnight minimum temperatures tonight are expected to remain in the 16 to 18 degrees Celsius range. The passage of a cold front will bring an end ...

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EC – Heat Warning

Issued 4:45 PM EDT Sunday 3 September 2023 Hot and humid conditions are expected the next few days. A hot and humid airmass is expected through Tuesday. Daytime highs will be very atypical of early September, with highs reaching 28 to 32 degrees Celsius. Overnight minimum temperatures in the up teens are expected, providing little relief from the heat. Areas ...

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EC – Fog Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

11:23 PM EDT Saturday 15 July 2023 Fog Advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Patchy dense fog will continue tonight and is expected to dissipate through Sunday morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in ...

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Air Quality Statement (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

5:14 a.m. EDT Monday 5 June 2023 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist through the day today. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short ...

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Special Air Quality Statement (White River – Dubreuilville) CONTINUES

Jun 5, 2023 at 07:06 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in deteriorated air quality in the area. Jun 3, 2023 at 07:06 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in ...

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Special Air Quality Statement (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne) CONTINUES

Jun 1, 2023 at 08:09 5:09 AM EDT Thursday 1 June 2023 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in deteriorated air quality in the above regions.   May 31, 2023 at 07:32 5:17 AM EDT Wednesday 31 May 2023 The Special Air Quality Statement remains ...

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