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Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning late this morning. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 1. Wind chill -13 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow ending after midnight then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. ...

Nov 11, 2025 at 07:20 Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly ice covered Bare and wet road Good No 2025-11-11 05:12 Highway 101 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet road Bare and dry road, Partly snow packed Good No 2025-11-11 05:23 Highway 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and dry road Good No ...

Many today are thinking about the Edmund Fitzgerald that disappeared from the radar between 7:10 and 7:30 tonight, 50 years ago.  The Edmund Fitzgerald was making her way across Lake Superior loaded with iron ore pellets when a huge November storm hit and the crew of the Fitz had to battle through 70 knot winds and 30 foot waves.  Just ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of snow. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High -1. Wind chill -12 this morning and -7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries early this evening. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low -7. Wind chill near ...

Nov 10, 2025 at 06:20   Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Region Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Partly snow packed Good No 2025-11-10 05:23 NER – Chapleau – 87 From Highway 651 to Wawa Good No 2025-11-10 05:23 NER – Wawa – 85 Highway 129 From ...

Nov 8, 2025 at 21:55 Using the ‘Track My Plow” feature on ON511, one can see that there are two plows that are working Montreal River at this time. It is a great feature, and when combined with the webcams, can give a good look at the road conditions when preparing to travel or while on the road (but not ...

Nov 8, 2025 at 12:59 Hwy 631 has been reopened. Nov 8, 2025 at 12:10 The highway remains closed. Nov 8, 2025 at 05:34 ON511 is reporting that Hwy 631 is closed at White River due to a single vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer. The collision occurred approx 58 km north of White River. The highway was closed at ...

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As temperatures begin to drop across the province, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds all motorists to prepare for the winter season. A few proactive steps can significantly reduce the risk of traffic incidents, especially during icy and snowy conditions. Motorists are encouraged to: Install winter tires for improved traction and control Schedule routine maintenance checks, including brakes, battery, fluids ...

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, members of the East Algoma OPP were on patrol along Highway 17 near Basswood Lake Road, east of the town of Iron Bridge, when they observed an eastbound white car travelling at a high rate of speed. After the driver attempted to flee from police, officers later found both the vehicle and the driver at ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 60% chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -3. Wind chill -16 this morning and -5 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of flurries this evening. Clearing overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -12. Wind chill -8 this evening ...

Nov 7, 2025 at 06:02 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-11-08 05:28 Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Partly snow covered Good No 2025-11-08 05:36 Highway 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and dry road ...

At 23:46 the highway was opened. Nov 7, 2025 at 22:22 Westbound lane and shoulder is open. Nov 7, 2025 at 20:55 A collision on Highway 17 just west of Black Trout Lake (8km west of Wawa) has blocked both lanes. The closure began at 20:20.

This weather alert has ended (Nov 7, 20:00). Nov 7, 2025 at 16:30 3:47 PM EST Friday 7 November 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Accumulating snow continues. Total snowfall amounts of 8 to 12 cm. Tapering off this evening. Travel may be difficult due to accumulating snow and reduced visibility at times. Nov 7, ...

Nov 7, 2025 at 16:25 At 2:28 p.m. this warning ended. Nov 7, 2025 at 06:01 5:40 AM EST Friday 7 November 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Accumulating snow today. Total snowfall amounts of 8 to 12 cm. Tapering off late this afternoon or early this evening. Travel may be difficult due to accumulating snow ...