Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

Snow beginning Tuesday morning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

Mar 30, 2026 at 07:12 5:38 AM EDT Monday 30 March 2026 Snow beginning Tuesday morning. What: Total snowfall amounts near 10 cm possible. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. When: Beginning Tuesday morning and continuing into Tuesday night. Additional information: A Colorado Low is expected to spread snow, heavy at times, across the region. There remains considerable uncertainty regarding the ...

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Snow on Tuesday, with risk of freezing rain. (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

Mar 30, 2026 at 07:12 5:20 AM EDT Monday 30 March 2026 Snow on Tuesday, with risk of freezing rain. What: Total snowfall amounts near 10 cm possible. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. Risk of freezing rain. When: Beginning Tuesday morning and continuing into Tuesday night. Additional information: A Colorado Low is expected to spread snow, heavy at times, across ...

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Hwy 17 (Schreiber to Nipigon) OPEN

Mar 22, 2026 at 02:00 The highway was opened at 22:17 Mar 21, 2026 at 16:00 Collision on HWY 17 Both Directions between HWY 11 (E JCT) – NIPIGON, Nipigon and SIMON ST (N) – WALKER LAKE RD (S), Schreiber. All lanes closed. (15:41) ON511 Road closure text states, “All lanes closed due to multiple TTUs unable to crest a ...

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Hwy 17 (Marathon and Steel River Bridge) OPEN

Mar 20, 2026 at 07:02 At 6:58, ON511 reported that this incident was cleared. Mar 20, 2026 at 05:45 On511 is reporting that a collision on Hwy 17 has closed the highway between “PENINSULA RD (FORMER HWY 626 TO MARATHON) (S), Marathon and STEEL RIVER BR – E ABUTMENT, Terrace Bay.” Further information is “Hwy 17 Closed due to jackknifed ...

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Difficult travel conditions (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

Mar 18, 2026 at 20:04 Special Weather Statement 4:19 PM EDT Wednesday 18 March 2026 Difficult travel conditions expected. What: Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Wind gusts up to 50 km/h. When: Continuing into tonight. Additional information: Snowfall accumulations up to 15 cm are possible over higher elevations. Conditions are expected ...

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Difficult travel conditions (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

Mar 18, 2026 at 20:04 Special Weather Statement 4:19 PM EDT Wednesday 18 March 2026 Difficult travel conditions expected. What: Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Wind gusts up to 50 km/h. When: Continuing into tonight. Additional information: Snowfall accumulations up to 15 cm are possible over higher elevations. Conditions are expected ...

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Freezing Drizzle Continues (Montreal River Harbour – Searchmont)

Mar 18, 2026 at 20:04 Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle 8:01 PM EDT Wednesday 18 March 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Freezing drizzle leading to icy surfaces continues. Hazard: Freezing drizzle leading to light ice build-up and slippery surfaces. When: Continuing this evening and ending overnight. Roads, walkways, and other surfaces will likely become icy and slippery. Icy ...

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Current Road Closures (Map) (03-17, 15:27)

Mar 17, 2026 at 15:27 Mar 17, 2026 at 14:01 Mar 17, 2026 at 07:35 Mar 17, 2026 at 07:27 Mar 16, 2026 at 20:51 Mar 16, 2026 at 17:10 Mar 16, 2026 at 15:00 Mar 16, 2026 at 12:25 Mar 16, 2026 at 10:00 Mar 16, 2026 at 08:41 Mar 16, 2026 at 06:27 Mar 16, 2026 at 05:36 ...

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Hwy 11 OPEN (03-17, 15:17)

Mar 17, 2026 at 15:17 Hwy 11 is now open 15:05. Mar 17, 2026 at 13:06 Hwy 11 from Matheson to Cochrane closed due to weather (12:22). Mar 17, 2026 at 13:02 Hwy 11 closed from Englehart to Cochrane due to weather 12:01. Mar 17, 2026 at 11:07 Hwy 11 from Longlac to North Bay is open (10:56) Mar 17, ...

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Hwy 11/17 (From Flying J/Pass Lake to Nipigon) CLOSED (03-17, 13:12)

Mar 17, 2026 at 13:12 Hwy 11/17 from the Flying J/Pass Lake to Nipigon remains closed. Reports on social media state that there has been a fatality in this incident, so the closure will remain in place until the investigation is completed. There is no timeline for this. Wawa-news expresses condolences to the family. Mar 17, 2026 at 08:08 It ...

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Hwy 101 (Wawa – Chapleau – Foleyet) OPEN (03-17, 9:24)

Mar 17, 2026 at 09:24 Hwy 101 from Wawa to Chapleau to Foleyet is now open 9:15). Mar 16, 2026 at 08:38 Hwy 101 from Wawa to Chapleau to Foleyet remains closed. Mar 15, 2026 at 20:04 At 19:55 the highway closure was extended to Folyet. Highway 101 is closed from Wawa to Foleyet due to very poor road conditions. ...

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NE OPP – Storm & Road Closure Update (03-17, 9:16)

Mar 17, 2026 at 09:16 The following road closures remain in effect. Snowplow operators are working hard along several roadways to improve driving conditions. Once reopened, please use extra caution when driving and leave extra space from the vehicle in front of you. Periodic updates to follow. ROADS CLOSED: Hwy 11: North Bay to Longlac Hwy 144: Cartier to Timmins ...

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Hwy 129 (Chapleau – Wharncliffe) OPEN (03-17, 8:56)

Mar 17, 2026 at 08:56 Hwy 129 from Wharncliffe to Chapleau is now open. Mar 16, 2026 at 10:52 Highway 129 remains closed from Chapleau (Jct of Hwy 129/Hwy 101) to Wharncliffe due to poor weather and road conditions. Mar 15, 2026 at 15:35 Highway 129 is closed from Chapleau (Jct of Hwy 129/Hwy 101) to Wharncliffe due to poor ...

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