Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

Hwy Closures UPDATED

Jan 15, 2026 at 8:18 OPEN all highways in the area are open Jan 14, 2026 at 21:38 CLOSED Hwy 17 – from Terrace Bay to Marathon is closed due due to winter weather, poor visibility, and deteriorating road conditions.. (2026-01-14 20:37) Hwy 11: New Liskeard to Kenogami due to weather. Jan 14, 2026 at 12:20 OPEN Highway 101: Wawa ...

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Bus Cancellations

The Algoma & Huron-Superior Transportation Services has advised that due to poor weather and road conditions, the following buses are not running: Wawa, White River, Chapleau & Hornepayne. Schools will remain open. Chapleau N12 École séparée Sacré-Coeur (Chapleau),Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School (Chapleau) N2 École séparée Sacré-Coeur (Chapleau),École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau),Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School (Chapleau),Chapleau High ...

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Blowing Snow (Wawa – Pukaskwa)

Yellow Advisory – Blowing Snow 5:36 AM EST Wednesday 14 January 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Including: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake, and other regions in yellow to the right. Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continues in some locations. What: Significantly ...

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Hwy 144 (Watershed) NB Lane & Shoulder CLOSED

Jan 12, 2026 at 10:30 ON511 is reporting that a disabled vehicle on Hwy 144 Northbound at Arctic Water Shed Plaque (W), Gogama. Lane and NORTH shoulder closed. A facebook post clarifies the incident. A box truck is partially in the ditch, blocking the shoulder and the lane. Road conditions look to be poor. In addition, Marilyn notes, “Highway 101 ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Saturday, January 10

Jan 10, 2026 at 06:35 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Bare and wet road, Partly snow covered Good No 2026-01-10 05:15 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Partly snow packed Bare and wet road Good No 2026-01-10 05:22 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow packed Good No 2026-01-10 05:22 Hwy 129 From ...

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Special Weather Statement (White River – Dubreuilville) – Jan 9 at 6:59

Jan 9, 2026 at 06:59  Special Weather Statement 4:42 AM EST Friday 9 January 2026 Snow continue today. What: Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. When: Ending this afternoon. Additional information: Temperatures will fall to below the freezing mark this morning. Any water on roadways and walkways will freeze, creating icy and slippery ...

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Snow Continues Today (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) – Jan 9 at 06:49

Jan 9, 2026 at 06:49 4:42 AM EST Friday 9 January 2026 Snow continue today. What: Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. When: Ending this afternoon. Additional information: Temperatures will fall to below the freezing mark this morning. Any water on roadways and walkways will freeze, creating icy and slippery conditions. Jan 8, ...

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Chapleau School Buses Cancelled

Due to the inclement weather and road condition concerns in the Chapleau area, all school-related transportation will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Note: all school-related transportation is running for schools in Wawa, White River & Hornepayne Editor’s Note: Hwy 11 corridor communities from Hearst to Temagami, Timmins included. ALL school buses cancelled.

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Winter Road Conditions – Friday, January 9

Jan 9, 2026 at 06:28 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly ice covered Good No 2026-01-09 05:13 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly ice covered Good No 2026-01-09 05:26 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow covered Poor Yes 2026-01-09 ...

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Yellow Warning – Rainfall (Montreal River – Searchmont)

Jan 8, 2026 at 09:50 Yellow Warning – Rainfall 9:06 AM EST Thursday 8 January 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Significant rainfall expected tonight through Friday. The frozen ground has reduced the ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm. When: Tonight through Friday. Additional information: A low pressure system is expected ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Thursday, January 8

Jan 8, 2026 at 06:48 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Good No 2026-01-08 05:07 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2026-01-08 05:22 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet road Snow covered Good No Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow ...

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Hwy 651 (south of CPKC Crossing) One Lane Blocked

Jan 7, 2026 at 15:10 Hwy 651 is reduced to one lane in the Missanabie area due to a disabled vehicle.ON511 Mapping shows the disabled vehicle just south of the CPKC crossing which is south of Missinabie. The northbound lane and shoulder is blocked. This incident began on January 7th at 13:54.

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