Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

Hwy 11 (Hearst to Longlac) OPEN

Mar 8, 2026 at 12:15 Hwy 11 is now open (11:47). Mar 8, 2026 at 10:49 Hwy 11 is closed from Hearst to Longlac due to weather conditions (10:31). The tractor trailer that was jackknifed in the Hearst area has been cleared (10:41). Mar 8, 2026 at 10:00 Collisions 06:49 Collision on HWY 11 Southbound at ARTIC-ATLANTIC WATERSHED SIGN, Geraldton. ...

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Hwy 17 – Road Conditions

Mar 8, 2026 at 10:04 The weather in Wawa is not nice. Heavy wet snow is falling, and snowing sideways in places. Commercial traffic is increasing as conditions on Hwy 11 are poor. The wind is gusting at peaks of 48km/hr, steady from 20 – 30km/hr, with the barometer dropping. Please drive according to changing road conditions and changing weather.

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Hwy 17 (Nipigon to Schreiber) CLOSED

Mar 8, 2026 at 09:55 Hwy 17 – Nipigon to Schreiber is closed due to multiple stuck TTUs and poor road and weather conditions (7:43). At 8:40 am the tractor trailers that were stuck on the Jackfish Hill (south of Terrace Bay) were able to get clear of the hill. The highway had been reduced to one lane since 8:00 ...

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Hwy 11 (Hearst – North Bay) OPEN

Mar 8, 2026 at 00:52 Hwy 11 from Hearst – North Bay is now open (00:36). Mar 7, 2026 at 16:15 Highway 11 is closed in two sections: Hearst to North Bay Nipigon to a point just west of Hwy 631 (Clavet Twp W Bdy). Mar 7, 2026 at 14:43 Highway 11 is now closed from Nipigon to Hearst (14:27). ...

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Hwy 11 (Nipigon to Clavet Twp W Bdy) OPEN

Mar 8, 2026 at 00:39 The highway has been reopened. Mar 7, 2026 at 16:14 Highway 11 is closed in two sections: Nipigon to a point just west of Hwy 631 (Clavet Twp W Bdy). Hearst to North Bay Mar 7, 2026 at 14:43 Highway 11 is now closed from Nipigon to Hearst (14:27). Mar 7, 2026 at 05:14 Hwy ...

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Hwy 631 (White River to Nagagami/Calstock) OPEN

Mar 7, 2026 at 18:26 The highway has been reopened. Mar 7, 2026 at 16:13 Hwy 631 remains closed. Mar 7, 2026 at 4:45 The highway is now closed from White River to Nagagami/Calstock at 2:28 a.m. Mar 6, 2026 at 21:45 Hwy 631 closed from Hornepayne to Nagagami due to weather at 21:30. Ontario Provincial Police – North East ...

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Hwy 17 (Marathon to Terrace Bay) OPEN

Mar 7, 2026 at 13:55 The highway is now open between Marathon and Terrace Bay. Mar 7, 2026 at 12:32 Hwy 17 remains closed from Marathon to Terrace Bay. Mar 7, 2026 at 10:44 Poor weather conditions continue, Highway 17 remains closed between Marathon and the Flying J at Pass Lake. Mar 6, 2026 at 22:36 Hwy 11/17 Flying Jay ...

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Hwy 651 (101 to Misssinabie) OPEN

Mar 7, 2026 at 11:36 Conditions have improvd and the highway is open (11:19). Mar 7, 2026 at 09:02 Hwy 651 from Hwy 101 to Misssinabie is closed due to poor weather conditions 8:42 a.m.

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Special Weather Statement – Heavy snow (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

Mar 7, 2026 at 05:54 Special Weather Statement 5:37 AM EST Saturday 7 March 2026 Snow, heavy at times, likely. What: Heavy snow with accumulations of 10 to 15 possible. When: Beginning this morning and ending this afternoon. Additional information: Snow, heavy at times, is expected along a cold front moving through the area. Highway 11 may be affected.

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Freezing Drizzle Expected Tonight (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) ENDED

Mar 6, 2026 at 08:49 8:48 AM EST Friday 6 March 2026 No alerts in effect. Mar 5, 2026 at 18:45 Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle 6:26 PM EST Thursday 5 March 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Areas of freezing drizzle are expected. What: Freezing drizzle resulting in icy and slippery conditions. When: Beginning overnight or early Friday ...

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Freezing Drizzle Expected Tonight (White River – Dubreuilville) ENDED

Mar 6, 2026 at 08:48 8:47 AM EST Friday 6 March 2026 No alerts in effect. Mar 5, 2026 at 18:45 Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle 6:26 PM EST Thursday 5 March 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Areas of freezing drizzle are expected. What: Freezing drizzle resulting in icy and slippery conditions. When: Beginning overnight or early Friday ...

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Freezing Drizzle Expected Tonight (Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour) ENDED

Mar 6, 2026 at 08:46 8:46 AM EST Friday 6 March 2026 No alerts in effect. Mar 5, 2026 at 18:45 Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle 6:26 PM EST Thursday 5 March 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Areas of freezing drizzle are expected. What: Freezing drizzle resulting in icy and slippery conditions. When: Beginning overnight or early Friday ...

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Freezing Drizzle Expected Tonight (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake) ENDED

Mar 6, 2026 at 08:45 8:45 AM EST Friday 6 March 2026 No alerts in effect. Mar 5, 2026 at 18:45 Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle 6:26 PM EST Thursday 5 March 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Areas of freezing drizzle are expected. What: Freezing drizzle resulting in icy and slippery conditions. When: Beginning overnight or early Friday ...

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Freezing Drizzle Expected Tonight (Marathon – Schreiber) ENDED

Mar 6, 2026 at 08:42 8:41 AM EST Friday 6 March 2026 No alerts in effect. Mar 5, 2026 at 18:45 Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle 6:26 PM EST Thursday 5 March 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Areas of freezing drizzle are expected. What: Freezing drizzle resulting in icy and slippery conditions. When: Beginning overnight or early Friday ...

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