Weather/Roads

Snow Squall Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

The Snow Squall Warning continues for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Snow squalls are expected to persist through this afternoon as a result of southwesterly winds off Lake Superior with accumulations of 15 to 25 cm expected. Environment Canada warns that snow squalls can cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few ...

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Area Road Conditions – November 19

Nov 19, 2022 at 06:26 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered, snow covered good no 22-11-19 5:15 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Partly snow packed ...

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Bare Pavement now required within 12 hours of a winter storm’s end

The Ontario Government’s new “ON Trans-Canada” Standard now requires bare pavement within 12 hours of the end of a winter storm. This is four (4) hours faster than the previous standard. “Our government is the first to create a new highway level of service that will ensure Highways 11 and 17 are cleared faster, while improving road safety for drivers ...

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Snow Squall Watch (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

At 6:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Snow Squall Watch for Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snow squalls are expected to develop this morning and persist through Saturday afternoon as a result of southwesterly winds off Lake Superior. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected. Environment Canada warns that visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy ...

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Snow Squall Watch (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

At 6:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Snow Squall Watch for Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Snow squalls are expected to develop this morning and persist through Saturday afternoon as a result of southwesterly winds off Lake Superior. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected. Environment Canada warns that visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

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Area Road Conditions – November 18

Nov 18, 2022 at 06:26 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 22-11-18 5:09 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road ...

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Area Road Conditions – November 17

Nov 17, 2022 at 06:26 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Snow covered Good No 22-11-17 5:09 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed ...

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Area Road Conditions – November 15

Nov 15, 2022 at 06:26 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Good No 22-11-15 5:14 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Bare and wet road ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne) – conditions improved

Nov 11, 2022 at 19:57 Environment Canada advises that weather conditions have improved. Nov 11, 2022 at 06:57 6:27 AM EST Friday 11 November 2022 Weather advisory in effect for: Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Nakina – Aroland – Pagwa Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Snowfall on travel routes will continue today. Hazards: Total snowfall accumulation ...

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Freezing Rain & Rainfall Warning (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake) updated

Nov 11, 2022 at 18:53 Environment Canada advises that significant rainfall is no longer expected. Nov 11, 2022 at 06:53 5:58 AM EST Friday 11 November 2022 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Hazards: Freezing rain with moderate icing possible. Ice accretion of 5 to 10 ...

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Area Road Conditions – November 11

Nov 11, 2022 at 07:12 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 22-11-11 5:22 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good ...

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Freezing Rain & Rainfall Warning (LSPP – Agawa)

6:03 AM EST Friday 11 November 2022 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Hazard: Freezing rain with moderate icing possible. Ice accretion of 2 to 5 mm may occur on untreated surfaces. Timing: Until this morning. Discussion: Precipitation in the form of rain will continue. ...

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No School Buses Today

Nov 11, 2022 at 06:15 Algoma & Huron-Superior Transportation Services has advised Wawa-news that due to the poor road conditions in Hornepayne, all school related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards.  Schools remain open.

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Hazardous winter precipitation (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) ENDED

Nov 10, 2022 at 18:02 At 5:47 p.m. this warning was ended. 5:51 AM EST Thursday 10 November 2022 Special weather statement in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Hazardous winter precipitation possible tonight into Friday morning. Hazards: Ice accumulation of 2 to 5 mm possible due to freezing rain. Total rainfall accumulations of 30 to 50 mm. Timing: ...

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