Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

Hwy 17 (Jackpine River, Nipigon) Lane & East Shoulder Closed

One lane is open at this time. Dec 28, 2025 at 13:04 Hwy 17 is closed at Jackpine River Bridge due to a collision (12:22). Dec 28, 2025 at 10:39 One lane of Hwy 17 is closed at Jackpine River Bridge due to a collision. Alternate directions of traffic are being let through the scene. The Jackpine River Bridge is ...

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OPP Driving Advisory

North Bay OPP have issued a travel advisory: North Bay OPP is advising motorists to avoid non-essential travel as a significant winter storm moves into the area tonight and continues through Monday night. Environment Canada is forecasting for North Bay area: Freezing rain with up to 10–15 mm of ice Snowfall of 10–20 cm Wind gusts of 60–70 km/h Reduced ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Sunday, December 28th

Dec 28, 2025 at 06:05 Freezing rain/rain has been falling in Wawa for the past two hours. Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Snow covered Partly ice covered Good No 2025-12-28 05:28 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-28 05:35 From Highway 101 to Missinabi Snow packed Fair ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Saturday, December 27

Dec 27, 2025 at 06:15 At this time there are no closures on Hwy 11 or Hwy 17. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Snow covered Good No 2025-12-27 05:14 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-27 05:26 ...

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Hwy 101 (Chapleau to Foleyet) OPEN

Dec 26, 2025 at 13:43 The highway has been reopened (13:13). Dec 26, 2025 at 08:52 Hwy 101 Closed from Chapleau to Foleyet due to poor weather conditions. Motorists are reporting 4″ of snow and very poor visibility.

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Hwy 101 (Wawa to Chapleau) OPEN

Dec 26, 2025 at 13:10 The highway was opened at 12:53 p.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 09:23 At 9:14 a.m. Hwy 101 was closed from Wawa to Chapleau due to poor weather and road conditions. Although ON511 do not say that Hwy547 (Hawk Junction) and Hwy 651 (Dalton/Missinabie), Wawa-news would advise residents not to travel.

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Hwy 17 (Marathon to Nipigon) OPEN

Dec 26, 2025 at 12:01 The highway was opened at 11:44 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 09:45 OPP North East Region reposted this at 9:28 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 08:08 Highway 17 has been closed from Marathon to Nipigon due to poor road and weather conditions. The highway was closed at 7:54. For motorists headed east at Nipigon along ...

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Hwy 17 (White River to Marathon) OPEN

Dec 26, 2025 at 11:06 This portion of Hwy 17 from White River to Marathon was opened at 10:43 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 09:45 OPP North East Region reposted this at 9:28 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 08:26 According to ON511: Highway 17 has been closed from White River to Mobert to due to poor road and weather conditions. ...

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North East OPP – Winter Driving Advisory

North East Region OPP is advising drivers to take extra caution on the roads this weekend due to winter weather conditions. Motorists are urged to:/ Be ready for low visibility and slippery conditions Slow down and leave extra space between vehicles Turn on your full headlights Monitor www.511on.ca for real-time updates Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather alerts In case of emergency, ...

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Significant Snowfall continues

Dec 25, 2025 at 08:06 7:49 AM EST Friday 26 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Significant snowfall continues. What: Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm, with locally higher amounts possible near Lake Superior. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.   When: Ending later this morning. Additional information: Areas near Lake Superior will ...

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Write Your Letter – Highway Conditions

We share our deepest condolences with the family and loved ones affected by the deadly collision near Opasatika that claimed the lives of three people. This tragedy is part of a much bigger pattern of neglect on Highways 11 and 17. Northern highways are lifelines. There are no alternate routes. When roads are unsafe or closed, communities are cut off, ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Wednesday, December 24

Dec 24, 2025 at 06:36 At this time there are no closures on Hwy 11 or Hwy 17. Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:20 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:28 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet ...

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