Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana) OPEN

Jan 2, 2026 at 23:30 Hwy 17 is now open from Wawa to Batchawana. It had been closed earlier due to poor weather and road conditions. Jan 2, 2026 at 22:02 At 21:43 the road closure was changed. The Mile Hill has been cleared, and Hwy 17 is now open from SSM to Heyden. It remains closed from Wawa to ...

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Highway Status (10:06 a.m., December 31st)

The winter storm that began on December 28th at 8:15 p.m. with the road closures of Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana), and Hwy 101 (Wawa to Chapleau) has passed through the province, and the only highways to remain closed at this time are: Hwy 577: Hwy 101 to Hwy 11 Hwy 566: closed in the Matachewan area due to weather, ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Tuesday, December 30th

Dec 30, 2025 at 07:00 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow packed Snow covered Poor Yes 2025-12-30 05:24 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Good Yes 2025-12-30 05:31 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow packed Good No 2025-12-30 05:31 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler ...

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Hazardous Winter Storm (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake) ENDED

Dec 29, 2025 at 19:56 The storm warning eded at 18:19 Dec 29, 2025 at 16:54 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 4:14 PM EST Monday 29 December 2025 Impact Level: High Forecast Confidence: High Hazardous winter storm expected to continue tonight. What: Snowfall amounts of 40 to 60 cm. Northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h. Blizzard conditions. When: ...

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Hazardous Winter Storm (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) ENDED

Dec 29, 2025 at 16:32 This warning ended at 16:14. Dec 29, 2025 at 05:18 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:06 AM EST Monday 29 December 2025 Impact Level: High Forecast Confidence: High Hazardous winter storm expected today into tonight. What: Snowfall amounts of 40 to 60 cm. Northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h. Blizzard conditions. When: Today ...

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Hazardous winter storm warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) ENDED

Dec 29, 2025 at 14:17 This warning ended at 13:04 Dec 29, 2025 at 05:12 Yellow Warning – Winter Storm 5:08 AM EST Monday 29 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Hazardous winter storm continues into this afternoon. What: Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Strong northwesterly winds with gusts of 60 to 80 km/h Blizzard conditions. ...

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Postponement of the Pic Mobert Elections Due to Road Closures and Weather

Dec 29, 2025 at 09:34 Please be advised that due to the road closures and weather throughout the region, it has been deemed unsafe to travel. Election regulations require the polls be opened by 9:00 am and with current weather conditions, this will not be possible. Accordingly, the Election in Netmizzaaggamig Nishnaabeg will be postponed until Tuesday, December 30, 2025. ...

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SSM – Closures & Storm Response

The City of Sault Ste. Marie continues to respond to a Significant Weather Event involving freezing rain with 5 to 10 mm of ice accretion and snowfall accumulations of 20 to 40 cm. The following updates are provided regarding municipal services and operations: Road Clearing Efforts: Crews continue to prioritize main and collector roads, followed by residential streets. Due to ...

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Wawa Closures

Dec 29, 2025 at 08:56 The Muncipality of Wawa has advised that the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center, Town Hall and 24hr Gym will be closed this morning due to the ongoing snow squalls affecting the area. The Muncipality asks residents to please avoid all non-essential travel as Municipal staff work to keep roadways and sidewalks clear. Staff will provide updates ...

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Hwy 17 (Jackpine River, Nipigon) Lane & East Shoulder Closed

One lane is open at this time. Dec 28, 2025 at 13:04 Hwy 17 is closed at Jackpine River Bridge due to a collision (12:22). Dec 28, 2025 at 10:39 One lane of Hwy 17 is closed at Jackpine River Bridge due to a collision. Alternate directions of traffic are being let through the scene. The Jackpine River Bridge is ...

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OPP Driving Advisory

North Bay OPP have issued a travel advisory: North Bay OPP is advising motorists to avoid non-essential travel as a significant winter storm moves into the area tonight and continues through Monday night. Environment Canada is forecasting for North Bay area: Freezing rain with up to 10–15 mm of ice Snowfall of 10–20 cm Wind gusts of 60–70 km/h Reduced ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Sunday, December 28th

Dec 28, 2025 at 06:05 Freezing rain/rain has been falling in Wawa for the past two hours. Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Snow covered Partly ice covered Good No 2025-12-28 05:28 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-28 05:35 From Highway 101 to Missinabi Snow packed Fair ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Saturday, December 27

Dec 27, 2025 at 06:15 At this time there are no closures on Hwy 11 or Hwy 17. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Snow covered Good No 2025-12-27 05:14 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-27 05:26 ...

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