The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is applauding the provincial government’s recent announcement that bare pavement on Northern highways will now be required within 12 hours of a winter storm. “FONOM would like to thank Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney and the provincial government for making this critical change,” said FONOM President Danny Whalen. “Highways in Northern Ontario connect ...
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Winter weather travel advisory (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)
At 6:50 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Winter Weather Travel Advisory for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park A low pressure system is expected to bring snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm with locally higher snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm possible in the area this morning. Environment Canada warns that lake effect snow could allow some areas to experience ...
Read More »Winter weather travel advisory (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)
At 6:50 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Winter Weather Travel Advisory for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park A low pressure system is expected to bring snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm with locally higher snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm possible in the area this morning. Environment Canada warns that lake effect snow could allow some areas to ...
Read More »Winter Weather Travel Advisory (White River – Dubreuilville)
At 8:17 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Winter Weather Travel Advisory for: White River – Dubreuilville Locally heavy flurries and snow squalls off of Lake Superior are expected to continue to affect the region through this morning bringing snowfall amounts of 5 – 10 cm. Environment Canada warns, “Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans ...
Read More »Snow Squall Warning (Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island)
The Snow Squall Warning continues for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Snow squalls off Lake Michigan will continue to affect portions of St. Joseph Island today. Winds will then shift to become northwesterly and snow squalls off Lake Superior will develop and continue to affect the Sault Ste. Marie region this evening through Sunday afternoon. Snow squalls are ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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.
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Freezing Rain Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park – White River – Dubreuilville) Ended
Nov 11, 2022 at 18:29 Environment Canada advises that freezing rain conditions are no longer expected. Nov 11, 2022 at 06:53 5:58 AM EST Friday 11 November 2022 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Hazards: Freezing rain with moderate icing possible. Ice ...
Read More »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. ...
Read More »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.
Read More »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: ...
Read More »Freezing Rain Warning (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)
5:27 AM EST Thursday 10 November 2022 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Freezing rain and hazardous winter precipitation expected today into Friday. Hazards: Freezing rain with moderate icing possible. Ice accretion of 5 to 10 mm may occur on untreated surfaces. Total rainfall accumulations of ...
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