Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

Hwy 144 (Cartier – Timmins) OPEN (03-17 14:21)

Mar 16, 2026 at 14:21 Hwy 144 closed from Cartier to Timmins due to weather 14:20. Mar 16, 2026 at 11:21 Hwy 144 closed from Cartier to Timmins due to weather Mar 16, 2026 at 17:33 Hwy 144 closed from Cartier to Timmins due to a collision (17:21) Mar 15, 2026 at 19:09 Hwy 144 is now closed from Chelmsford ...

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North East OPP – Driving Advisory

Mar 16, 2026 at 06:20 The following road closures are in effect due to severe weather, poor visibility, and deteriorating road conditions. Motorists are urged to: Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary Monitor www.511on.ca and www.municipal511.ca for real-time updates Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather updates ROADS CLOSED: Hwy 6: Little Current to Espanola Hwy 11: North Bay to Longlac Hwy 17: Wawa ...

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Major winter storm continues (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through tonight. Additional information: Precipitation ...

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Major winter storm continues (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through tonight. Additional information: Precipitation ...

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Major winter storm continues (Gogama – Foleyet)

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through tonight. Additional information: Precipitation ...

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Major winter storm continues (Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island)

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through tonight. Additional information: Precipitation ...

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Major winter storm continues (Montreal River Harbour – Searchmont)

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through tonight. Additional information: Precipitation ...

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Major winter storm continues (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 20 to 30 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through today. Additional information: 10 ...

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Major winter storm continues (White River – Dubreuilville)

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: High Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 20 to 30 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through today. Additional information: 10 ...

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Major winter storm continues (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 20 to 30 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through today. Additional information: 10 ...

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No Weather Alerts Yet – Montreal River Hill Looks Poor

Mar 13, 2026 at 14:15   There are no weather warnings issued, but weather conditions are creating poor road condition on the Montreal River Hill. A look at Windy.com shows weather hitting Wawa (soon) and all the way to Sault Ste. Marie, and points east; with more to come. At 11:59 a.m. Hwy 17 was reduced to one lane in ...

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Marathon FD – Vehicle Fire 25km East of Marathon (One Lane)

Mar 11, 2026 at 09:33 From ON511 – HWY 17 EAST [HEMLO RD-LECOEUR TWP] ; Marathon; LANE AND EAST SHOULDER CLOSED; due to: Vehicle Fire; ENTERED: 2026-03-11 09:26 Comments: Hwy 17 Marathon Hemlo mine reduced to one lane due to a vehicle fire Mar 11, 2026 at 08:45 Update 8:45 am Marathon Fire is clear of the scene. Highway 17 remains ...

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School Bus Cancellations – Chapleau Area

Northern Area – Chapleau Area   Due to the icy road conditions and inclement weather 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, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne. Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area. No alerts in ...

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