Weather/Roads

Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – May 2

There are currently no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region since the last update. Haliburton 1 (HAL001) – was a 3.2 hectare fire located on the eastern shore of Gull Lake, northeast of Sugar Island. This fire is now out. North Bay 1 (NOR001) – was a 0.1 hectare ...

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Hwy 129 (Chapleau to Thessalon) OPEN

Apr 30, 2025 at 18:30 The highway has been opened. Apr 29, 2025 at 22:30 Highway 129 remains closed from Thessalon to Chapleau, due to flooding. Length of closure estimated to be at least 12 hours. Apr 29, 2025 at 15:09 The highway has now been closed in both directions. Apr 29, 2025 at 13:41 Motorists travelling on Hwy 129 ...

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Hwy 556 (Searchmont to Ranger Lake) CLOSED

Apr 29, 2025 at 22:30 Highway 556 remains closed from Highway 552 to Highway 129, due to flooding. Length of closure is unknown. Apr 29, 2025 at 17:16 ON511 is advising that Highway 556 is closed from Ranger Lake to Searchmont due to the closure on Highway 129. That notification was made at 16:34.

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Hwy 101 (Chapleau to Foleyet) CLOSED

Apr 29, 2025 at 22:30 Highway 101 remains closed at this time. There is no estimate as to when the highway will be reopened. Apr 29, 2025 at 13:27 Hwy 101 has been closed from Foleyet to Chapleau due to a sinkhole.

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SSM OPP update on Road Closures

Apr 29, 2025 at 22:30 Sault Ste. Marie OPP are advising the following information regarding area road closures. They state, “Crews are hard at work repairing the damage on Highway 17. The highways will reopen when safe for travel. Updates will be provided as necessary.”   Highway 17 from Pinewood Drive in Wawa to Highway 552 in Goulais River remains ...

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Hwy 532 (Searchmont)

Apr 29, 2025 at 17:34 ON511 is advising that Hwy 532 is closed between Searchmont and Hwy 552 (Heyden) due to flooding at 16:34 p.m.

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Heavy rain expected (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) ENDED

Apr 29, 2025 at 08:08 At 8:07 this rainfall warning was ended. Apr 29, 2025 at 06:30 4:59 AM EDT Tuesday 29 April 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Additional rainfall amounts of 5 mm. When: Continuing through ...

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Bus Cancellations – Hornepayne

Apr 29, 2025 at 06:35 Due to freezing rain in the Hornepayne community, all school-related transportation services will be cancelled today. Schools will remain open. Transportation is running as per normal in Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville & Chapleau today.

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Heavy rain expected (White River – Dubreuilville) ENDED

Apr 29, 2025 at 08:08 At 8:07 this rainfall warning was ended. Apr 29, 2025 at 06:29 4:59 AM EDT Tuesday 29 April 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Additional rainfall amounts of 5 mm. When: Continuing through ...

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Heavy Rain Expected (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) ENDED

Apr 29, 2025 at 08:08 At 8:07 this rainfall warning was ended. Apr 29, 2025 at 06:29 4:59 AM EDT Tuesday 29 April 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Additional rainfall amounts of 5 mm. When: Continuing ...

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Icy Conditions Possible this Morning (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

Apr 29, 2025 at 06:28 5:08 AM EDT Tuesday 29 April 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Icy conditions possible this morning. What: Icy and slippery surfaces. Risk of freezing rain. When: Early this morning. Rain will change to ice pellets or freezing rain early this morning and then to snow late this morning or early ...

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Rain Forecast and flooding

Apr 28, 2025 at 08:00 The spring melt and rain has caused flooding and road closures. Current road closures are: Hwy 546 (between Hwy 554, Iron Bridge and Hwy 639). The highway follows the Little White River. Hwy 655 closed Timmins to Driftwood due to water over road Hwy 553 Closed in the Massey area due to flooding Hwy 810 ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (White River – Dubreuilville)

3:13 AM EDT Monday 21 April 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Winter weather travel advisory in effect. What: Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm. Locally higher amounts may be possible for some areas. Reduced visibility in heavy, wet snow. When: Beginning this morning and continuing into tonight. A low pressure system will bring ...

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Mix of Rain & Snow Expected (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

3:13 AM EDT Monday 21 April 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park A mix of rain and snow expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Rainfall totals of 15 to 25 mm. Snowfall accumulations near 5 cm. When: Beginning this morning and continuing into tonight. Rain mixed with snow ...

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