Weather/Roads

Winter Storm Warning – May Want to Change any Travel Plans

You may wish to reconsider your travel plans for tomorrow. The winter storm warning that Environment Canada has made explains that the storm will bring a large area of snow to Northeastern Ontario and areas North of Superior tonight and Friday. Total snowfall amounts will reach 25 to 30 cm in most areas by Friday morning. Locally higher amounts near 40 cm ...

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More snow expected this afternoon 15 – 25cm

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for most of Northern Ontario. Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25cm is expected. “Snow is expected to intensify this afternoon in advance of a rapidly developing Colorado low. Snow and local blowing snow is expected to create hazardous road conditions this afternoon into tonight. Snow will taper off Friday morning.”   In a ...

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More snow on the way – starting Thursday

Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Significant snowfall Thursday into Friday. A significant snowfall is expected to begin near Lake Superior early Thursday morning and spread northeastward towards James Bay throughout the day. The latest analysis suggests snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 cm are possible by the time the snow ends ...

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Hwy 17 CLOSED (Wawa to MTO Scales at Heyden) – UPDATE 12:40

Feb 4, 2019 @ 22:30 Highway 17 has been reopened.   Feb 4, 2019 @ 12:40 Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advise that Highway 17 North is closed from Highway 556, Heyden, to Wawa due to deteriorating road and weather conditions. OPP advise motorists to exercise caution as driving conditions are hazardous at this time. The O.P.P. will ...

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Freezing Rain & Snowfall Warnings

5:02 AM EST Monday 04 February 2019 Snowfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected. Significant snowfall today and tonight. Snow at times heavy will begin early this morning and end overnight. Northeast winds gusting up to 50 km/h will also generate local blowing ...

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All School Buses Cancelled

Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River & areas Due to the adverse weather and freezing rain and in the interest of safety, all school related transportation services are cancelled today for ALL school boards. All schools remain open. Central Algoma Area – including Echo Bay, Bruce Mines, Desbarats, St. Joe Island,Thessalon & areas Due to the adverse ...

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Environment Canada warnings for Today and Tomorrow – Patchy Rain and Snow

11:14 AM EST Sunday 03 February 2019 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Significant snowfall Monday into Monday night. Snow will spread over Northeastern Ontario early Monday. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm are possible by the time the snow ends Tuesday morning. Hazardous winter driving conditions from accumulating snow ...

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Extreme Cold Warning Continues

5:16 AM EST Thursday 31 January 2019 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected. Extreme wind chill values near minus 40 to minus 45 continue this morning. Wind chill values will moderate today. However windchill values near minus 40 are possible for northern ...

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Extreme Cold Continues

Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Extreme wind chill values near minus 40 to minus 45 this morning. These extreme cold wind chill values will continue at least through Thursday morning. Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness ...

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SE OPP – Cold Weather Traveling

Published on: Jan 29, 2019 @ 13:14 Extreme cold and snowy weather have presented numerous challenges for members of the motoring public lately. The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to the public to consider taking safety measures that could save your life, or assist someone else during the winter months. If you start your vehicle to warm it ...

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Extreme Cold Weater to Continue

5:17 AM EST Monday 28 January 2019 Extreme Cold Warning 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 …and the rest of Northern Ontario A multi-day episode of very cold wind chills is expected. Extreme wind chill ...

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School Buses Cancelled throughout Algoma District

Sault Ste Marie Area Due to the extreme cold temperatures and the in the interest of safety, School Transportation is canceled for all Boards. Schools remain open. Parents are reminded to ensure students are dressed for the weather. Central Algoma Area Due to the extreme cold temperatures and the in the interest of safety, School Transportation is canceled for all ...

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