{"id":81715,"date":"2026-03-16T05:46:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=81715"},"modified":"2026-03-16T06:04:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:04:52","slug":"major-winter-storm-expected-sunday-sault-ste-marie-st-joseph-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/16\/major-winter-storm-expected-sunday-sault-ste-marie-st-joseph-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Major winter storm continues (Sault Ste. Marie &#8211; St. Joseph Island)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span id=\"timestamp\"><b>Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Orange Warning \u2013 Winter Storm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-03-16T09:12:52.977Z\">5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p><strong>Impact Level:<\/strong> Extreme<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forecast Confidence:<\/strong> High<\/p>\n<p class=\"pre-wrap\">Major winter storm continues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pre-wrap\"><strong>What:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km\/h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Continuing through tonight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional information:<\/strong> Precipitation will primarily be rapidly accumulating snowfall, however, there is a chance that ice pellets could mix in for areas along a line from Sault Ste. Marie to Kirkland Lake. This would serve to reduce total snowfall amounts.<\/p>\n<p>Travel will likely be extremely hazardous and some routes will likely be impassable. Road closures are possible.<\/p>\n<p>Prolonged, widespread utility outages are likely. Roofs are at an increased risk of collapse under the weight of snow.<\/p>\n<p>All travel and outdoor activities should be avoided.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare for prolonged, widespread disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"timestamp\"><b>Mar 14, 2026 at 22:04<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Orange Warning &#8211; Winter Storm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-03-15T01:51:33.362Z\">9:51 PM EDT Saturday 14 March 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p><strong>Impact Level:<\/strong> Extreme<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forecast Confidence:<\/strong> High<\/p>\n<p class=\"pre-wrap\">Major winter storm expected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pre-wrap\"><strong>What:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Total snowfall accumulations of 40 to 80 cm.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km\/h.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Risk of freezing rain and ice pellets.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Possible utility outages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday morning or afternoon through Monday night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional information:<\/strong> A hazardous winter storm will begin affecting northeastern Ontario on Sunday. Precipitation will primarily be rapidly accumulating snowfall. However, there is a chance that freezing rain or ice pellets could mix in for areas along a line from Sault Ste. Marie to Kirkland Lake, reducing their total snowfall amounts.<\/p>\n<p>Travel on Highways 11, 17, and 101 will be impacted. Travel will likely be extremely hazardous and some routes will likely be impassable. Road closures are possible.<\/p>\n<p>Roofs are at an increased risk of collapse under the weight of snow.<\/p>\n<p>All travel and outdoor activities should be avoided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><b>Mar 14, 2026 at 14:22<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WX-14-at-14.17.40.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-81731\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WX-14-at-14.17.40-224x300.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WX-14-at-14.17.40-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WX-14-at-14.17.40-449x600.jpg 449w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WX-14-at-14.17.40.jpg 600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Orange Warning \u2013 Winter Storm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-03-14T18:07:32.752Z\">2:07 PM EDT Saturday 14 March 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p><strong>Impact Level:<\/strong> <strong>Extreme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Forecast Confidence:<\/strong> High<\/p>\n<p class=\"pre-wrap\">Major winter storm expected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pre-wrap\"><strong>What:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Total snowfall accumulations of <strong>40 to 80 cm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km\/h.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Risk of freezing rain and ice pellets.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\"><strong>Possible utility outages.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday morning or afternoon through Monday night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional information:<\/strong> A hazardous winter storm will begin affecting northeastern Ontario on Sunday. Precipitation will primarily be rapidly accumulating snowfall however there is a chance freezing rain or ice pellets could mix in for southern regions on a line from Sault Ste. Marie to Kirkland Lake, reducing their total snowfall amounts.<\/p>\n<p>Travel on Highways 11, 17 and 101 will be impacted. Travel will likely be extremely hazardous and some routes will likely be impassable. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible.<\/p>\n<p>Roofs are at an increased risk of collapse under the weight of snow.<\/p>\n<p>All travel and outdoor activities should be avoided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"timestamp\"><b>Mar 14, 2026 at 10:21<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Orange Watch &#8211; Winter Storm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-03-14T09:00:14.668Z\">5:00 AM EDT Saturday 14 March 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>Impact Level: High<\/p>\n<p>Forecast Confidence: High<\/p>\n<p class=\"pre-wrap\">Major winter storm expected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pre-wrap\">What:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Wind gusts of 70 to 80 km\/h. Ice buildup from freezing rain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When: Sunday through Monday night.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information: Confidence is increasing in a hazardous winter storm impacting northeastern Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>At this time, most regions are expected to see rapidly accumulating snowfall and blowing snow. Regions from Manitoulin Island toward Kirkland Lake and east are expected to switch over to freezing rain or ice pellets by Monday, lowering their total snowfall amounts.<\/p>\n<p>Travel on Highways 11, 17 and 101 will be impacted. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.<\/p>\n<p>Road closures are possible.<\/p>\n<p>Prolonged utility outages are possible.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare for possibly prolonged disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"timestamp\"><b>Mar 13, 2026 at 18:19<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Orange Watch &#8211; Winter Storm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-03-13T21:11:31.589Z\">5:11 PM EDT Friday 13 March 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>Impact Level: High<br \/>\nForecast Confidence: High<\/p>\n<p>Major winter storm expected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pre-wrap\"><strong>What:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WX-13-at-18.07.27.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-81709\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WX-13-at-18.07.27-300x257.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WX-13-at-18.07.27-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WX-13-at-18.07.27.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Wind gusts of 70 to 80 km\/h.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pre-wrap\">Ice buildup from freezing rain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday through Monday night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional information:<\/strong> Confidence is increasing in a hazardous winter storm impacting northeastern Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>At this time, most regions are expected to see rapidly accumulating snowfall and blowing snow. Regions from Manitoulin Island toward Kirkland Lake and east are expected to switch over to freezing rain or ice pellets by Monday, lowering their total snowfall amounts.<\/p>\n<p>Travel on Highways 11, 17 and 101 will be impacted. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible.<\/p>\n<p>Prolonged utility outages are possible.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare for possibly prolonged disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning \u2013 Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. 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