Weather/Roads

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nov 9, 2017 @ 10:28 The OPP is reminding motorists to take their time to prepare themselves and their vehicles for safe winter driving as we head into the winter months.   Tips to remember: Have an ice scraper or snow brush to ensure all windows and lights are clear prior to leaving Install proper winter tires to provide better ...

Environment Canada has issued a Special weather statement for Wawa, Pukaskwa Park, White River, and Dubreuilville. A cold front may bring snow squalls beginning early Wednesday morning with snowfall accumulations of up to 10 centimetres along Lake Superior, and lesser amounts inland. Snow squalls may cause poor visibility. Snow will lessen and come to an end Wednesday evening however, another low-pressure system will ...

Nov 7, 2017 @ 08:45 The Winter Weather Travel Advisory has been lifted. The conditions prompting this advisory have improved. Nov 7, 2017 @ 06:45 At 5:03 this morning Environment continued the Winter Weather Travel Advisory for Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A brief but intense snowfall could continue to affect road ...

Nov 6, 2017 @ 12:11 11:55 AM EST Monday 06 November 2017 Weather advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for this afternoon, evening and overnight. Brief but intense snowfall could affect road conditions and visibilities today into Tuesday morning. Travel conditions are expected ...

Although the snow has stopped in Wawa, Wawa-news has been told that the snow is falling heavily in Hornepayne. Here is a road conditions update as of 3:30 a.m. from the MTO website.   Highway Range Road Conditions Last Updated 101 Highway 144 to Shawmere River snow covered 2017-10-28 3:18 101 Shawmere River to Highway 651 snow covered with snow ...

Oct 28, 2017 @ 03:23 at 11:32 p.m. Friday, October 27 the Snowfall warning was cancelled for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park   at 1:08 a.m., Saturday, October 28 the Snowfall warning was cancelled for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake     Oct 27, 2017 @ 20:57 7:58 PM EDT Friday 27 October ...