Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

Bus Cancellations

Due to the extremely cold temperatures in the Northern area (including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne), all school-related transportation services are cancelled today. Schools will remain open; however, no transportation will be provided.

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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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