Weather/Roads

Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advise that Highway 17 in Wawa is closed in both directions, going west to White River and south to Sault Ste. Marie due to deteriorating weather conditions. The OPP advises motorists to avoid any unnecessary travel as driving conditions are deteriorating. The OPP will distribute details and updates of the weather ...

The highway has been reopened. Jan 21, 2025 at 17:55 Highway 17 remains closed at this time, and the weather appears to be moving north. Montreal River Hill is now snow-covered with poor visibility, and the highway at Red Rock Lake is also snow covered. The highway closure (south barricade has now moved north to Whispering Pines Road (Tilley Township) ...

Jan 21, 2025 at 13:03 At 1:01 Tuesday, January 21st, the Extreme Cold Warning was cancelled by Environment Canada. 4:57 PM EST Saturday 18 January 2025 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park, Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake and areas shown to the right in bright red A prolonged period of extreme cold conditions is expected to last ...

Jan 21, 2025 at 13:03 At 1:01 Tuesday, January 21st, the Extreme Cold Warning was cancelled by Environment Canada. 5:39 AM EST Monday 20 January 2025 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Extreme cold continues through Tuesday morning. What: Wind chill values minus 40. When: Continuing into Tuesday afternoon. Extreme cold may persist into Wednesday ...

Jan 21, 2025 at 13:03 At 1:01 Tuesday, January 21st, the Extreme Cold Warning was cancelled by Environment Canada. 5:39 AM EST Monday 20 January 2025 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake A prolonged period of extreme cold is expected to last into Tuesday. It is currently -30C in Wawa. What: Wind chill values minus 40 ...

Jan 21, 2025 at 13:03 At 1:01 Tuesday, January 21st, the Extreme Cold Warning was cancelled by Environment Canada. 5:39 AM EST Monday 20 January 2025 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville A prolonged period of extreme cold is expected to last into Tuesday. It is currently -30C in Wawa. What: Wind chill values minus 40 ...

Due to the extreme cold temperatures in Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville, Chapleau, & Hornepayne.  All school related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards. Schools will remain open.  

4:14 PM EST Monday 20 January 2025 Snow Squall Watch in effect for: Schreiber – Lake Superior Park Snow squalls are possible beginning Tuesday afternoon. What: Heavy lake effect snow with accumulations of 15 to 25 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. When: Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Additional information: Lake effect snow off Lake Superior is ...

5:39 AM EST Monday 20 January 2025 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park A prolonged period of extreme cold is expected to last into Tuesday. It is currently -30C in Wawa. What: Wind chill values minus 40 to minus 45. When: Continuing into Tuesday afternoon. Additional information: Unrelenting extreme cold conditions are expected to persist into ...

Due to the extreme cold temperatures in Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville, Chapleau, & Hornepayne. All school-related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards.

4:43 PM EST Saturday 18 January 2025 Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay What: Local snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility due to snow and blowing snow. When: Continuing into tonight. Where: Approximately from Montreal River Harbour to St. Joseph Island including Sault Ste. Marie. In particular, Highway 17 ...

Hwy 17 reduced to one lane in the Wawa area due to a disabled tractor trailer. This is by the entrance to Wawa RV Resort & Campground. Hwy 556 reduced to one lane in the Ranger Lake area due to a tractor trailer in live lane. Hwy 11 closed from Kapuskasing to Cochrane due to a collision    

Jan 17, 2025 at 14:16 The highway has been reopened. Jan 17, 2025 at 12:00 Hwy 631 is closed from Hornepayne to Nagagami due to weather conditions. (10:33 a.m.).

5:28 PM EST Thursday 16 January 2025 Winter weather travel advisory in effect Friday morning into Friday night. Hazards: Snow which may be heavy at times with total accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Hazardous travel due to reduced visibility and accumulating snow. Timing: Friday morning into Friday night. Discussion: Snow will move into the region Friday morning and continue ...

With winter road maintenance in full swing, local plow operators are reporting an increase in dangerous driving behavior, including vehicles following too closely or attempting to pass plows while they operate in echelon formation. Echelon formation allows plows to clear multiple lanes efficiently, ensuring safer travel for all motorists. However, drivers who attempt to pass or weave between plows put ...