Weather/Roads

Marathon OPP investigating collision that closed Hwy 627 – Update

Jul 10, 2024 at 04:40 One individual has been pronounced deceased following an all-terrain vehicle collision. On July 8, 2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving an ATV on Highway 627. Highway 627 was closed for an extended period of time and was reopened ...

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EC – Fog Advisory (Wawa – Nipigon)

At 8:22 a.m. Environment Canada issed a Fog Advisory warning that near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Motorists should be aware that visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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Heat Warning (Chapleau – Gogama)

A Heat Warning is in effect for: Chapleau – Gogama Environment Canada is warning that elevated heat and humidity will continue today through Wednesday. Daytime highs today through Wednesday are expected to be 28 to 33 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 36 to 42. There will be little relief through the overnight as lows are expected to be 17 ...

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One Day Heat Event Expected (White River – Dubreuilville)

At 4:17 a.m. Environment Canada (EC) issued a Special Weather Statement regarding the first one day heat event of the season for: White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay EC warns that maximum temperatures are expected to reach between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius today, with overnight minimum temperatures between ...

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Frost Advisory

Just after midnight, Environment Canada issued a Frost Advisory for a large swath of Northern Ontario: Wawa – Dubreuilville – White River – Pukaskwa Marathon – Schreiber Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Agawa – Lake Superior Park, and areas shown in grey EC warns that some plants may be damaged or even destroyed by frost. Temperatures are expected to drop to or ...

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Fog Advisory

Jun 2, 2024 at 08:52 At 8:33 this morning Environment Canada issued a Fog Advisory stating that near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Visibility may improve for some areas this afternoon but dense fog may linger for areas near the shoreline of Lake Superior. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Travel is expected ...

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Frost Advisory

At 4:37 p.m. Environment Canada issued a Frost Advisory. Temperatures are expected to drop to near the freezing mark tonight. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

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Fog Advisory

May 17, 2024 at 08:35 At 8:28 a.m. Environment Canada warned that near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. The fog is expected to lift near noon.

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Environment Canada Issues Poor Air Quality Statement

2:14 AM EDT Monday 13 May 2024 At 2:14 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Poor Air Quality Statement Cautioning that wildfire smoke from the Canadian Prairies is expected to bring a period of poor air quality and reduced visibility this morning and possibly into this afternoon. Conditions are expected to improve this afternoon. Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s ...

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Patchy Freezing Rain (Dubreuilville-White River)

At 9:00 p.m. Environment Canada wans that patchy freezing rain is possible tonight for Dubreuilville-White River. A low-pressure system continues to affect the region tonight. A wintry mix of ice pellets, rain and freezing rain is possible tonight before ending or changing to light snow overnight. Areas near the shore of Lake Superior may remain as rain tonight. Surfaces such ...

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Freezing Rain Possible for Monday – Updated

Apr 29, 2024 at 14:04 The Freezing Warning has been lifted. Apr 29, 2024 at 04:54 At 4:37 a.m. Environment Canada updated the warning (area in pink). Freezing rain (ice accretion of 1 to 3 mm) is expected this morning into this afternoon. Freezing rain is expected to begin early this morning, changing to rain early this afternoon. However, areas ...

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Significant Rainfall expected this weekend

Apr 27, 2024 at 07:12 Environment Canada updated this advisory this morning. Significant rainfall is expected this weekend with total rainfall amounts of 20 to 45 mm. Rain will continue through this morning. The heaviest rain is expected to fall this afternoon into this evening. Locally higher amounts are likely in thunderstorms this afternoon and this evening. Heavy downpours can ...

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Winter weather travel advisory – ENDED

Apr 23, 2024 at 22:17 This weather advisory ended at 19:09. Apr 23, 2024 at 06:03 At 5:24 am Environment Canada issued a winter weather travel advisory stating that a cold front will move south through the area today. Rain falling ahead of the front will change to snow, heavy at times, in the wake of the cold front this ...

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Fog Advisory (Pukaskwa to Batchawana)

4:18 AM EDT Wednesday 10 April 2024 Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Areas of dense fog have developed. Fog is expected to gradually dissipate this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If travelling, be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail ...

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Hwy 144 (Gogama – Timmins) OPEN

Apr 4, 2024 at 07:02 At 5:36 a.m. Highway 144 was reopened. Apr 3, 2024 at 21:05 Highway 144 remains closed at this time. Apr 3, 2024 at 12:30 Weather conditions and several CMV’s stuck on Hwy 144 has closed the highway between Gogama and Timmins. The highway closed at 12:30 p.m.  

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