Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

The City of Sault Ste. Marie continues to respond to a Significant Weather Event involving freezing rain with 5 to 10 mm of ice accretion and snowfall accumulations of 20 to 40 cm. The following updates are provided regarding municipal services and operations: Road Clearing Efforts: Crews continue to prioritize main and collector roads, followed by residential streets. Due to ...

Dec 29, 2025 at 08:56 The Muncipality of Wawa has advised that the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center, Town Hall and 24hr Gym will be closed this morning due to the ongoing snow squalls affecting the area. The Muncipality asks residents to please avoid all non-essential travel as Municipal staff work to keep roadways and sidewalks clear. Staff will provide updates ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dec 26, 2025 at 17:59 The highway has been reopened (17:19) Dec 26, 2025 at 15:08 Hwy 631 closed from White River to Hornepayne due to poor weather conditions. The highway was closed at 15:04.

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.

Dec 26, 2025 at 13:43 The highway has been reopened (13:13). Dec 26, 2025 at 10:00 At 9:14 Hwy 101 from Foleyet to Jct 101/Hwy 144) was been closed due to weather and road conditions.

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.

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 ...

Dec 26, 2025 at 11:17 Highway 129 is now closed from Chapleau to Ranger Lake Road/Hwy 556 due to poor weather and road conditions.

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. ...

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, ...

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 ...