Weather/Roads

SE OPP – Deceased identified in Collision

SE OPP Wawa

On February 20, 2022 at 11:05 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 519, approximately 40 kilometres north of Wawa. The investigation revealed that a southbound ambulance struck a southbound snow plow. As a result, Connie HALVERSON, 68 years-of-age, from ...

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Bus Cancellations for Chapleau & Hornepayne

Due to the extreme cold temperatures in the Chapleau area.  All school-related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards.  Schools will remain open. Due to the extreme cold temperatures in the Hornepayne area.  All school-related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards.  Schools will remain open.

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Extreme Cold Warning

10:58 AM EST Wednesday 23 February 2022 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville A period of very cold wind chills continues. Hazard: Wind chill values near minus 40. When: Tonight into Thursday morning. Discussion: Wind chill values have moderated for the time being. Extreme cold conditions are expected to develop tonight into ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa – White River) OPEN

At 21:40 the highway was reopened. Feb 20, 2022 at 13:17 About 11:30 SE OPP, Wawa Fire and EMS responded to a two vehicle collision approximately 40km north of Wawa on Highway 17. There has been a fatality, and OPP are advising that “Motorists can expect the highway from Wawa to White River to be closed for several hours while ...

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Winter weather travel advisory

Weather advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Winter weather travel advisory in effect this evening through Sunday evening. Hazards: Snow at times heavy. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 cm possible. Locally higher amounts are also possible ...

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Extreme Cold Warning

It is currently -30 in Wawa (Airport). An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Environment Canada warns that a period of very cold wind chills is expected with wind chill values near -40 this morning.

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory

Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake An Alberta Clipper moving through northern Ontario will continue to cause hazardous travel conditions. Snow, with additional amounts of 2 to 4 cm possible by this afternoon. Southerly winds gusting to 50 km/h at times may lead to ...

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Snowfall Warning

Snowfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park An Alberta Clipper moving through northern Ontario will continue to cause hazardous travel conditions to areas along the northeastern shore of Lake Superior. Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected now through this afternoon. Southerly winds gusting to 50 km/h at times may lead to areas of ...

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Snowfall Warning & Winter weather travel advisory

If it isn’t bitterly cold – it’s snowing. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning and Winter Weather Travel Advisory for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay An Alberta Clipper moving through northern Ontario will bring hazardous travel conditions to areas along the north shore of Lake Superior beginning ...

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Extreme Cold Warning Continues

The Extreme Cold Warning continues for all of Northern Ontario. Temperatures vary with Wind chill values between minus 35 and minus 40. Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter. Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and ...

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Nipigon OPP – Adverse Weather Conditions – Driving Tips

Winter weather is upon us and the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motorists that adverse weather conditions put extra demands on you as a driver and on your vehicle’s performance. STAY ALERT. SLOW DOWN. STAY IN CONTROL. These are three key elements to safe winter driving. Motorists are advised of the following safety tips to help everyone arrive ...

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Winter Weather travel advisory

A Winter weather travel advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet   Most of northern Ontario is being affected by this Alberta Clipper – check Environment Canada for ...

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