Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

Feb 13, 2026 at 06:58 Hwy 11 (Nipigon to Hearst) & 631 (Hornepayne to Jct 631/11) remains closed at this time due to a fatal multi-vehicle collision that occurred late yesterday afternoon. One person has died, ant two have been taken to hospital.

Feb 5, 2026 at 08:45 Hwy 11 (Nipigon to Beardmore) is closed due to poor road and weather conditions.

Feb 5, 2026 at 08:45 Highway 17 has been closed from Schreiber to Pass Lake (Thunder Bay) due to weather conditions.

Feb 2, 2026 at 13:01 The highway was cleared at 12:37. Feb 2, 2026 at 08:45 08:28 – Hwy17 reduced to one lane in the Tamawa Road area due to a collision.

4:36 AM EST Monday 2 February 2026 Heavy snow is expected. What: Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow. Local snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. When: Ending this morning. Additional information: Heavy snow will impact the region as a low-pressure system passes.  The snow will taper off this morning as the low pressure system exits the area. Travel along ...

Feb 1, 2026 at 12:08 The highway has been reopened. Feb 1, 2026 at 10:29 Hwy 631 closed from Hornepayne to Nagagami due to a collision (10:09).

Hwy 101 reduced to one lane in the Wawa area (Surluga Road) due to a disabled vehicle, the eastbound lane and shoulder are blocked.

Jan 28, 2026 at 5:56 The highway has been opened. OPP have removed the barricade at Wawa, and traffic is flowing south. Jan 27, 2026 at 23:33 ON511 is alerting that Hwy 17 closed from Wawa to Batchawana due to weather. The highway closed at 23:31.

Jan 27, 2026 at 12:47 The highway has been opened. OPP have removed the barricade at Wawa, and traffic is flowing south. Jan 27, 2026 at 07:47 Hwy 17 remains closed from Wawa to Batchawana due to weather. The highway closed at 21:31 last night. Windy shows snow squalls and the wind is pulling snow off the lake and blowing ...

Jan 26, 2026 at 21:02 The highway has been cleared. Jan 26, 2026 at 17:36 At 17:29 ON511 reposted that the highway is now open with the lane and east shoulder closed due to a collision. Jan 26, 2026 at 17:24 Highway 17 is now both lanes closed at in the Montreal River area (Twilight Road) due to a collision. ...

Jan 24, 2026 at 07:47 Yellow Warning – Cold 4:27 AM EST Saturday 24 January 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Bitterly cold conditions continuing this morning. What: Wind chill values of -40 to -45. When: Ending later this morning. Additional information: Temperatures are expected to moderate somewhat today, although they will remain below normal through the weekend. Extreme ...

Jan 23, 2026 at 11:29 Highway 17 has been opened from Wawa to Batchawana. Jan 23, 2026 at 07:48 Hwy 17 Closed from Wawa to Batchawana due to weather conditions. Jan 22, 2026 at 23:26 The OPP have moved the barricade at Heyden, Hwy 17 is now closed from Wawa to Batchawana due to weather conditions. Jan 22, 2026 at ...

Jan 22, 2026 at 12:56 The highway has been reopened at 12:44. Jan 22, 2026 at 10:07 Hwy 11 Closed in the Kenogami area due to weather. The highway was closed at 9:55.

Jan 22, 2026 at 12:02 The highway was opened at 11:40. Jan 22, 2026 at 10:32 Hwy 556 – Closed from Heyden to Aurbrey Falls due to weather. The highway was closed at 10:12.

Jan 22, 2026 at 11:42 Hwy 144 is reduced to one lane in the Gogama area (Wizard Lake Road W) due to a disabled tractor trailer. The north shoulder and lane is closed. This began at 11:13.