Weather/Roads

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Manitouwadge – Hornepayne A period of very cold wind chills continues. Wind chill values near minus 40 are expected this morning. Extreme cold conditions are not expected to return tonight.  

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Due to inclement weather and poor road conditions all school related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards in the Northern Area.  Schools remain open. Note: Transportation will be running in Hornepayne

At 6:15 p.m. the highway was reopened. Feb 20, 2022 at 11:13 Highway 17 from Wawa to Batchawana Bay has been closed due to poor weather and road conditions.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...