Weather/Roads

Hwy 17 CLOSED (Wawa to Batchawana)

Dec 11, 2017 @ 21:07 Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have issued a press release stating that Hwy 17 is closed between Hwy 563 (Batchawana Bay) and Wawa. The highway has been closed due to deteriorating weather conditions

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Snow Squalls between Montreal River and St. Joseph Island

Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:01 5:14 AM EST Friday 08 December 2017 Snow squall warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A very strong lake effect snow band continues to affect areas near the eastern Lake Superior shore early this morning. The most intense portion of this band ...

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Snow Squalls continue between Lake Superior Park and Searchmont

Dec 7, 2017 @ 09:05 8:55 AM EST Thursday 07 December 2017 Snow squall watch in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Conditions are favourable for lake effect snow squalls from Lake Superior beginning late this afternoon. Local snowfall amounts near 15 cm are possible in the heaviest snow squalls. The ...

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Snow Squall Warnings Continue – UPDATE

Dec 6, 2017 @ 19:42 Snow squall warning for Lake Superior (Provincial Park) ended by Environment Canada (EC) at 06:28 p.m. Snow squall warning for Chapleau ended by Environment Canada (EC) at 06:28 p.m. Dec 6, 2017 @ 10:41 Snow squall warning for Pukaskwa ended by Environment Canada (EC) at 10:36 a.m. EST Wednesday 06 December 2017. Snow squall warning ...

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Road Closures (Wawa area) – UPDATE

Dec 6, 2017 @ 12:13 At 12:06 p.m. Highway 547 (Hawk Junction) was reopened. At 11:51 a.m. Highway 101 was reopened. Highway 17 has been reopened. Dec 6, 2017 @ 07:37 There are a number of sources for road closure information: Twitter, Ontario511 and OPP Media Releases. Wawa-news will try to keep this updated as the storm continues. Ontario511 website ...

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Hwy 17 CLOSED (Wawa to Batchawana)

Dec 6, 2017 @ 07:15 At 1:23 a.m. OPP confirmed this road closure with a media release. The highway remains closed at this time. Dec 5, 2017 @ 21:30 According to a tweet from OPP (BATCHAWANA BAY to Wawa) is closed in both directions due to poor weather conditions.

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Snow Squall Warning (Pukaskwa to Searchmont)

Dec 5, 2017 @ 08:12 5:29 AM EST Tuesday 05 December 2017 Snow squall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls are expected. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with ...

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EC – Rainfall Warning Ended

Dec 5, 2017 @ 4:12 Rainfall warning ended at 3:37 a.m. Dec 4, 2017 @ 12:05 11:22 AM EST Monday 04 December 2017 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ...

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Snow Squall Watch

Dec 4, 2017 @ 18:09 3:55 PM EST Monday 04 December 2017 Snow squall watch in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A sharp cold front will cross areas near Lake Superior Tuesday morning ushering in much colder air. Rain will quickly transition ...

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EC Fog Advisory – Manitouwadge & Hornepayne (Ended)

Dec 3, 2017 @ 10:16 At 9:55 a.m. the fog advisory was lifted. Dec 2, 2017 @ 13:47 12:13 p.m. – Fog advisory in effect for: Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Local dense fog has been reported. Dense fog is expected to be lifted this afternoon. Travel is ...

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Hwy 17 OPEN (White River to Marathon)

Dec2, 2017 @ 11:55 The highway has been reopened.   Dec 2, 2017 @ 09:31 Highway 17 is closed between Marathon east through to White River due to icy road conditions. Traffic control is in place. Please use caution in the area. As weather conditions fluctuate around 0C please be aware of changing road conditions and drive safely.

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SE OPP – Winter Safe Driving Tips

Nov 23, 2017 @ 11:43 Winter has officially arrived and the Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to ensure drivers are prepared and safe during the upcoming snowy season while traveling on the roads. The OPP is reminding motorists to take their time to prepare themselves and their vehicles for safe winter driving as we head ...

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EC – Snow Squall Watch is now Snow Squall Warning

8:00 PM EST Sunday 19 November 2017 Snow squall warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls are expected. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate. Snow squalls are developing ...

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EC – Fog Advisory

6:16 PM EST Tuesday 14 November 2017 Fog advisory in effect for: CITY OF THUNDER BAY KENORA – NESTOR FALLS DRYDEN – IGNACE FORT FRANCES – RAINY LAKE ATIKOKAN – UPSALA – QUETICO SUPERIOR WEST RED LAKE – EAR FALLS SIOUX LOOKOUT – SAVANT LAKE LAKE NIPIGON – WABAKIMI GERALDTON – MANITOUWADGE – HORNEPAYNE NIPIGON – MARATHON – SUPERIOR NORTH ...

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