Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

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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Hwy 651 (south of CPKC Crossing) One Lane Blocked

Jan 7, 2026 at 15:10 Hwy 651 is reduced to one lane in the Missanabie area due to a disabled vehicle.ON511 Mapping shows the disabled vehicle just south of the CPKC crossing which is south of Missinabie. The northbound lane and shoulder is blocked. This incident began on January 7th at 13:54.

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Winter Road Conditions – Wednesday, January 7

Jan 7, 2026 at 07:12 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Good No 2026-01-07 05:11 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good No 2026-01-07 05:25 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 2026-01-07 05:24 ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Tuesday, January 6th

Jan 6, 2026 at 07:09 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Bare and wet road Good No 2026-01-06 05:10 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly ice covered Good No 2026-01-06 06:55 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet road Snow covered Good No 2026-01-06 05:21 Hwy 129 From ...

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Snowfall Warning for Tonight (Montreal River – St. Joseph Island) ENDED

Jan 5, 2026 at 09:22 At 8:41 this weather alert was ended. Jan 4, 2026 at 23:23 11:22 PM EST Sunday 4 January 2026 Snowfall tonight. What: Snowfall amounts of 8 to 12 cm. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow. When: Beginning tonight and tapering off Monday morning. Additional information: Snow will taper to light flurries or freezing drizzle ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Monday, January 5th

Jan 5, 2026 at 06:15 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Good Yes 2026-01-05 05:25 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow covered Snow packed Good No 2026-01-05 05:30 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow covered Snow packed Fair No 2026-01-05 05:29 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow covered Good No 2026-01-05 ...

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Hwy 17 (Montreal River Hill Area) Cleared

Jan 4, 2026 at 08:07 At 00:39 on January 4th this vehicle was removed, and the highway cleared. Jan 3, 2026 at 22:07 Hwy 17 reduced to one lane in the Montreal River area due to a collision. The westbound lane and should has been closed. ON511 is placing the collision near Beta Lake which is in between the Waste ...

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